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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 8: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers wearing a Liverpool FC jersey attends the game between Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena on March 8, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

But Arne Slot and his Liverpool players are enjoying some well-earned rest as Premier League winners.

After a city-wide parade was undertaken with the trophy itself on Bank Holiday Monday, the players are now away from their clubs until July 8, when the Reds return to pre-season training.

As the Reds continue to bathe in the afterglow of their title glory, Paul Gorst brings you all the latest off-diary tidbits in his Liverpool ECHO Notebook.

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King James' special message

The Liverpool squad were treated to a special message from none other than basketball icon LeBron James last week.

After being handed their winners' medals following the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace, an end-of-season party was held at the Municipal Hotel, in the city centre, where the squad were shown a recorded video from LA Lakers superstar James, who, alongside Michael Jordan, is arguably the most recognisable basketballer to ever play the game.

James, of course, previously owned shares in the Reds before acquiring a minority stake in owners Fenway Sports Group alongside business partner Maverick Carter, and has been a long-time public supporter of Liverpool.

In the video, which was shown to Slot's squad during their party, James says: "I want to say congratulations to the champions of the English Premier League, once again bringing home another trophy.

"You know it is always special to do it with a group of guys that you love.

Love you guys."

Salah opens up on Slot importance

Mohamed Salah has detailed exactly how Arne Slot was able to coach one his best-ever seasons from him at Liverpool after the Egyptian ended the Premier League term by equalling the most goal involvements in a single campaign.

Salah's goal in the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace meant he ended the title-winning term with 29 goals and 18 assists, going level with Andy Cole and Alan Shearer, set in 1994 and 1995, respectively.

Speaking to ON Sport in Egypt, the Golden Boot and Playmaker award winner said: "The gameplay is generally different between the two.

I talk to Slot more and as we talk and we stay connected all the time.

I started to feel like we could do something this year."

Aguero on Alexander-Arnold

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has become the latest to involve himself in the decision of Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid, saying fans shouldn't feel betrayed by the outgoing vice captain.

Alexander-Arnold, of course, is out of contract at the end of June and will join Real Madrid on a free transfer.

The La Liga giants are trying to sign him in time for a nominal fee that will allow him to take part in the Club World Cup in the United States before the terms of his Liverpool deal technically expire.

It's unknown at this stage how Liverpool view that particular negotiation but Aguero, speaking to Stake, says supporters should not view the 26-year-old's move as a defection, having helped them win the Premier League title.

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"Alexander-Arnold has given everything for Liverpool," Aguero said.
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