More than 50 people required treatment in hospital, with 11 still under medical care, after a car was driven into a crowd on Water Street in the city centre.
With the thoughts and support of Liverpool FC currently focused on everyone affected by those events, Slot has stated his gratitude to all who helped in the immediate aftermath and continue to do so, in a letter sent to the League Managers Association’s annual awards ceremony.
The Reds head coach was due to receive two accolades at the LMA occasion on Tuesday but withdrew in solidarity with those affected by the incident on Monday.
Slot wrote: “As you will know, a shocking incident took place in Liverpool yesterday, one that left dozens of men, women and children who had attended our parade injured, and as a result I have had to withdraw from the event out of solidarity with all affected.
“This is not a decision I have taken lightly but it is one that I feel is absolutely right given the seriousness of the situation. I hope that I have your understanding in this regard.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the wider football community, including the LMA itself, the Premier League and many clubs who will be represented tonight, for the support we have received over the last 24 hours. Football is and always should be a game built on rivalry, but it is also a great source of comradeship, especially at times like this.”
His words continued: “I would also like to pay tribute to the emergency services and other authorities in Liverpool who swung into action as soon as the incident happened.
“Along with the supporters and bystanders who helped one another in an hour of need, I think everyone involved in the aftermath deserves the gratitude of all of us.”
Slot has been named both the Premier League Manager of the Season and LMA Manager of the Year in recognition of a debut campaign in charge of Liverpool in which he guided his team to the club’s 20th league title.
“I am humbled to be named Barclays Premier League Manager of the Season so thank you to the Barclays & The Premier League awards panel for selecting me,” said the Dutchman.
“The main reason I say I am humbled is that I know the incredibly high standard of the managers in the Premier League.
“It goes without saying that I am also really proud to be a member of the League Managers Association and therefore I am truly honoured to be awarded the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy for the LMA Manager of the Year. To be voted for by your managerial peers is so special, especially as I know the unbelievable quality of those who have won this award previously.
“Sir Alex, I look forward to meeting with you at a later date to receive my trophy from you. I also look forward to attending my first LMA Annual Awards dinner on a future occasion. Thank you once again for your understanding and your support.
“If you could join me in keeping those affected by yesterday’s events in your thoughts and prayers, it would be very much appreciated.”
