The winter sun beat down on Kirkby as Liverpool’s players and staff arrived at their training base like everyone else on Friday. Little did they know that they would witness one of the most memorable days in the club’s 132-year history.
The best kept secret in the sports world and the news that shocked the entire game was enough to get even non-football fans talking. Even the Liverpool players only got the news when they were called to a team meeting at around 10.15am on Friday morning. Club staff were notified by email that morning and an announcement was made via Liverpool’s social media channels at 10.36am.
A week later, X’s original post had 55 million views. Two days have passed since Klopp’s long farewell tour. United could play 28 more games this season if they reach both finals, and Klopp’s departure still won’t come as a shock to many fans. But for those in Liverpool’s inner sanctum, succession planning is going well. Jurgen Klopp announced his surprise decision to leave the club at the end of the season a week ago.
Jurgen Klopp announced his surprise decision to leave the club at the end of the season a week ago.Manchester United’s players are out and about as usual ahead of the big game against Arsenal at the weekendManchester United’s players are out and about as usual ahead of the big game against Arsenal at the weekendIt’s all in the hands of Fenway Sports Group owner president Mike Gordon, who oversees Boston’s recruiting process.
Gordon, who has never personally spoken to the British media, was informed of Klopp’s departure last November. It was not unusual for Klopp to call his close friend Gordon, but on this occasion he asked the Milwaukee-born investor to stay on the phone for a few more minutes and dealt him the final blow by forcing him to leave the club, but nothing changed. It was not. his opinion. Think differently.
Klopp, who had planned a long break after leaving Borussia Dortmund, tired for various reasons and his project at Liverpool came to an end. Last season’s dip in form was a factor in the manager’s mind.The global pandemic has affected Klopp as much as it has affected many people.
Covid guidelines meant he was unable to attend his mother Elizabeth’s funeral in 2021 and the resulting condensed season meant he was unable to enjoy the time he would normally like to take away from football.He also recently became a grandfather and is looking forward to spending time with his family. During a planning meeting for next season, when Liverpool could travel to the United States, Klopp took a mental check and asked himself if he had the strength to leave again.
Pep Linders, the club’s outgoing assistant manager alongside Peter Kravitz and Vito Matos, sees this season as “The Last Dance” in a nod to the Chicago Bulls documentary and said he would hit the players in the head if they made jokes. They showed negative signs.
Klopp, 56, laughed quietly and joked that he would have had to resign to receive the huge compensation. Although he didn’t want to tell his fans ahead of time, he wanted the news out and was willing to risk it leaking out. In the next few weeks.Everyone in Klopp’s circle who knew about the move kept it a secret, but Liverpool had to contact agents to change their manager and coaching staff. Earlier this week, rumors circulated in football circles about clubs pitting their coaches against each other behind closed doors.
