The fairy tale at Anfield has come to an end, after nine years Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool, it is known that he will be replaced in the position of head of the coaching staff by Dutchman Arne Slot, but until the handover of duties takes place, it will be emotional at the iconic stadium in Sunday’s meeting with Wolverhampton. The last for the charismatic expert at the club whose history he changed.He arrived when the Reds were barely an average squad by Premier League standards, and turned them into a force in the British and European arenas. It is, therefore, understandable that all eyes will be on Klopp. On the game more or less, but the coach will be in the spotlight.”This was the most intense week in my life. There’s no need to pretend this is just an ordinary week, when it clearly isn’t. I’m a pragmatic person, so I look at this game as the last game of the season and after that we all go on vacation. On Thursday I said goodbye to the players, we had a barbecue, I don’t even know how many jerseys I signed… Saying goodbye is never easy, but saying goodbye without feeling sad would mean that the time spent at the club was not good. On the contrary, it was excellent,” said the German at the last press conference before the match in the final round of the English top-tier (Sunday, 6 PM EAT).😄📸 Jürgen Klopp posed for a final photo with all the Liverpool staff, with whom he shared the last nine years.They were all seated together in one of the stands at Anfield, with the trophies arranged on the steps. pic.twitter.com/1srAxCMZGA— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) May 16, 2024 The League Cup trophy will turn out to be Klopp’s last on the Liverpool bench. It was decided by Virgil van Dijk with a goal in the 118th minute of the game in front of almost 90,000 spectators at Wembley.”It is my favorite final with Liverpool. We showed the character of the club and it was a special night in our lives. We did something incredible and we are proud of our success.”The experienced expert spoke about his favorite moments on the bench of the English great, as well as which scenes he will always remember.”We played the best football against Manchester City this season, we never controlled the game against them like we did that day. The most spectacular victory – against Barcelona. Best goal, Alisson’s at Hawthorns. Assist – Trent Alexander Arnold in the second leg with Barca. The best defense, certainly Alisson’s against Napoli. Heel goal – Mane’s. What else are you interested in, the best cross?’ the German added somewhat ironically.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Liverpool won eight trophies under Klopp, including the Premier League in 2020, as well as the Champions League the year before.”We could have won more trophies, I’m aware of that, but we could also have taken less. It’s certainly not pleasant when you lose the title by a point behind the leading team, but it’s all part of the experience. We definitely had a chance to win more Champions Leagues, but also participating in three finals is a great result. Of course it’s not easy to win the trophy against Real Madrid, somehow they always find a way to get there.”The experienced head of the profession has adapted to life in England very well, and says that he will miss that aspect quite a bit:”I loved everything about Liverpool, I have fantastic memories of this place. I will never forget a day of living here, because I met great people. Although nothing is perfect in this world, the people of Liverpool are definitely close to it. Know that I will always be there if the city or the club needs me. I want to be of help in any way I can.”This week, a photo was published that quickly garnered a lot of likes on social media. There is a German on it, seemingly completely alone at Enfield.”I was not alone, there were many people and cameras around me.” The club asked us to make such a picture, although it was strange to me at first. I’m sure I won’t do it again!”Jurgen Klopp all alone at Anfield. The Premier league will miss this man 🫡#Liverpool || #PL pic.twitter.com/dZHBcOZaPR— Out of Touch Football (@ootfooty) May 17, 2024 The bond Jurgen Klopp has built with the fans over the years is unbreakable. He had to touch base with the team’s most loyal supporters and thank them once again for their support over the years.”In the last few days, there have been many messages, calls, emails… I apologize that I will not answer many of them, if I tried I would stay here until 2028. Many fans have been asking for tickets to the game against Wolves and it is not easy to meet everyone. I read some of the letters on Liverpool TV and one brought tears to my eyes. Football really changes lives.”It is clear that neither the fans nor Klopp will have an easy time after this emotional goodbye and one thing is certain – the club from Anfield will look a lot different in the next season. The playing staff will also change, so it was announced that Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip are leaving Liverpool, and it is not yet known in which club they will continue their careers.”They were both in my office this week. Have you ever seen a better free transfer than Matip’s? I wish Thiago’s career had gone without so many injuries, he is one of the best players I have ever seen. I have already thanked them for everything they have done for the club.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8109576##He also referred to the fact that his assistant, Pep Lijnders, is the next coach of Austrian Red Bull Salzburg.”He is a great expert, one of the most influential in the world. We have constructed a style of play that I like and Salzburg made a great decision by hiring Lijnders,” commented Klopp and touched on information that another of his associates will change the midfield, as goalkeeping coach John Achterberg continues his career at Al Ettifaq. “Achterberg will be joining Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia and I wish them the best of luck. He is a great coach. Assistant goaltending coach Jack Robinson is also leaving. Another excellent young coach with a bright future ahead of him. Of course they’re not leaving because of me, but it’s a new beginning for everyone.”A new beginning for Liverpool – without Jurgen Klopp.
