Werner mentioned that the board, comprising himself, John Henry, and Mike Gordon, conducted extensive research on various candidates, including Slot. They studied his background, previous work experience, and interviewed him to get a deeper understanding of his management style and approach to the club. According to Werner, Slot's authenticity and commitment to being his own man, rather than trying to emulate other successful managers, were key factors in the board's decision to hire him.

Werner emphasized that the board's research and evaluation process was not limited to Slot, but rather involved a comprehensive assessment of several candidates. He revealed that Slot was the first choice of Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes, the club's new sporting director, and that the board was confident in their decision.

Despite initial doubts from fans and rival teams, Slot's leadership and strategic decisions paid off, and the team won the Premier League title in his first season. Werner expressed his confidence in Slot's ability to lead the team to success, and fans are now eagerly anticipating the new season and Slot's next moves.

Slot's appointment and subsequent success have raised expectations for the team, and many fans are hoping that he can replicate the feat of winning the title in his second season, just like Jurgen Klopp did in 2019.