Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan has claimed that Jurgen Klopp's departure has 'provided an opportunity for a reset' as they look ahead to their first season under Arne Slot.
The Reds have made a number of changes to personnel off the pitch, with the likes of Michael Edwards and Julian Ward returning in more senior roles. While Richard Hughes has begun as the club's new sporting director, working with Slot to improve the playing staff.
That point has been a source of contention for some Liverpool fans, with the Anfield club being the only Premier League outfit yet to make an addition to their roster this summer.
With the new manager still yet to work with his full compliment due to international commitment this summer, that fact is a little more understandable and Hogan, who leads the business operation on Merseyside, has opened up on the change at the club following Klopp's 'seismic decision'.
'Jurgen departing was a seismic decision but clearly the right decision for him and his family, so by extension the right decision for the club.' He told the BBC. 'He was very clear about leaving the club in a better place than where he found it and I think he has done that.
Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan (right) has opened up on the club's 'reset' sparked by Jurgen Klopp's departure
'The timing of his announcement gave us an opportunity to go through a proper process.'
Liverpool fans got their first glimpse of life under Slot in their first pre-season game against Real Betis in the United States last week.
Domink Szoboszlai scored the only goal in a game that showcased noticeable differences to the approach under the Dutchman.
Midfielder Harvey Elliot described Slot's style as 'elegant' and echoed the comments of his team-mate Curtis Jones in insisting that the players are thrilled with the change in approach.
'It's very elegant, Dutch style, it's very nice. The style of play is a lot different. It's more about in possession now.' He told the BBC ahead of the Reds clash against Arsenal in Philadelphia.
'The players are excited, we play certain patterns, it is a good buzz around the team and the lads are excited to apply it in games.
'It's a fresh start for everyone. I don't think it is nerves but excitement. I think we [will learn it] very quickly to be honest. We have seen in the last game there were certain moments where the amazing football was free-flowing.'
Slot's side take on the Gunners in the early hours of Thursday morning before their tour of the US ends with a clash against Manchester United in South Carolina on August 4.