Confirmed by Fabrizio Romano Liverpool has announced SAD News for Manager Jürgen Klopp-The Carabao Cup final just got a whole lot more interesting
Xabi Alonso has now addressed the media, paying glowing homage to Jurgen Klopp after his decision to step down as Liverpool manager.
First and foremost, it was surprising. I had a lot of respect for Jurgen before he came to Liverpool, and my enthusiasm for what he’s accomplished and how he did it has only grown since then.
But he refused to make any sweeping predictions about his future: “At the moment, I am really happy here, and I enjoy my work here. Every day and every game is a challenge. We are having a wonderful journey.
‘I don’t have time to consider what comes next. I am just thinking about what is happening right now. I’m at a wonderful place and enjoying it.
January 26, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
Xabi Alonso spoke to the media.
The Bayer Leverkusen boss will have a slightly different press conference than he expected. He’ll undoubtedly face a barrage of questions about Klopp’s leaving and his interest in taking over the position.
January 26, 2024 1:08 p.m.
Paul Merson: ‘He will go down as a Liverpool great’
The former Arsenal midfielder and Sky Sports pundit comments on the news:
January 26, 2024, 1:01 pm.
Graham Souness reacts to Klopp’s leaving.
Let’s take a look at some of the reactions to Klopp’s shocking resignation.
Souness, a former Liverpool player and manager, said: ‘I’m amazed; I just believe the demands of that position, it’s one of the best jobs in the world if you get it right, and he has. It appears that he has a team again, but the cost is borne alone by the person.
‘When I look at Jurgen Klopp, I think he’s a wonderful fit for Liverpool because he’s always on it. He’s forceful, passionate, and confrontational, yet it all takes a toll. The pressures of being a manager of a major football team are considerable.
January 26, 2024 12:55 p.m.
Klopp will address the media.
The German is scheduled to speak to the media at 3 p.m. GMT today. I wonder what the inquiries will be about.
January 26, 2024 12:47 p.m.
What will be Klopp’s final game?
Liverpool is still competing in four tournaments, having made the Carabao Cup final in midweek.
His final Premier League game will be against Wolves on Sunday, May 19, but if they reach the Europa League or FA Cup final, one – or both – will come later.
The Europa League final will take place in Dublin on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, while the FA Cup final will be held at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
January 26, 2024 12:38 PM
Xabi Alonso ‘has Liverpool clause in his Leverkusen contract’ which allows him to join the club.
A rumoured clause in Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen contract could increase Liverpool’s chances of bringing him back to Anfield in the summer as Jurgen Klopp’s successor.
According to the German daily BILD, the current Bayer Leverkusen manager’s contract has a condition that allows him to join the club.
Read more below:
January 26, 2024 12:35 PM
Jurgen Klopp’s Trophy Cabinet
During his time at Liverpool, the German has won nearly everything.
1x Premier League
1x FA Cup
1x Carabao Cup
1x Community Shield
1x Champions League
1x Super Cup
1x Club World Cup
Not bad.
Michael Owen recommends Xabi Alonso to succeed Jurgen Klopp.
Michael Owen is certain that Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso will consider replacing Jurgen Klopp after his surprising decision to leave at the end of the season.
When asked about the Spaniard’s potential next move, former Liverpool striker Michael Owen told Boyle Sports: ‘There’ll be a lot of options available to Alonso in the future, and I would have thought that he’d probably have his sights set on the teams that he played for – like Real Madrid or Liverpool – when the opportunity arises.
