Jürgen Klopp

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From the Athletic



Liverpool’s victory over Watford on Saturday capped a spectacular week for the Anfield club on and off the pitch, the highlight being a contract extension for their manager Jurgen Klopp.

Among the German’s key motivations for committing until 2024 was a desire to lay the foundations for “Liverpool after Klopp” and that will include a gradual restructure of the team.

Owners FSG are understood to have outlined a vision of the current squad winning the Premier League title this season and next before the rebuild gathers pace, during which time Klopp’s men finishing far lower down the table would be acceptable so long as the ultimate project remains on course.

By then, a lot of Liverpool’s key players will be moving into the latter part of their careers and already there are young talents and new signings being identified as potential successors.

On the same day as Klopp’s deal was announced, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard signed a new contract to keep him in charge of Rangers until 2024 and the parallels did not go unnoticed.

It is no secret that Gerrard and many at the club would like him to manage Liverpool one day and, while it may never happen, the subject is understood to have been discussed informally by all parties. Gerrard is thought to be in regular contact with Klopp and Liverpool’s leadership.

Talks with Klopp started in late September and required only a handful of meetings and phone calls between his representatives and the Liverpool owners FSG. The 52-year-old was so relaxed that he personally took no part in the conversations and the terms do not include a break clause.

Bayern Munich’s admiration of Klopp is well known — they want to be informed if he ever considers leaving Anfield and money is no object — and he has also been the subject of lucrative offers from China in recent months, but the only approach he listened to was from Liverpool.

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From the Athletic



Liverpool’s victory over Watford on Saturday capped a spectacular week for the Anfield club on and off the pitch, the highlight being a contract extension for their manager Jurgen Klopp.

Among the German’s key motivations for committing until 2024 was a desire to lay the foundations for “Liverpool after Klopp” and that will include a gradual restructure of the team.

Owners FSG are understood to have outlined a vision of the current squad winning the Premier League title this season and next before the rebuild gathers pace, during which time Klopp’s men finishing far lower down the table would be acceptable so long as the ultimate project remains on course.

By then, a lot of Liverpool’s key players will be moving into the latter part of their careers and already there are young talents and new signings being identified as potential successors.

On the same day as Klopp’s deal was announced, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard signed a new contract to keep him in charge of Rangers until 2024 and the parallels did not go unnoticed.

It is no secret that Gerrard and many at the club would like him to manage Liverpool one day and, while it may never happen, the subject is understood to have been discussed informally by all parties. Gerrard is thought to be in regular contact with Klopp and Liverpool’s leadership.

Talks with Klopp started in late September and required only a handful of meetings and phone calls between his representatives and the Liverpool owners FSG. The 52-year-old was so relaxed that he personally took no part in the conversations and the terms do not include a break clause.

Bayern Munich’s admiration of Klopp is well known — they want to be informed if he ever considers leaving Anfield and money is no object — and he has also been the subject of lucrative offers from China in recent months, but the only approach he listened to was from Liverpool.

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“Liverpool after Klopp”

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It's the byline. Got to pay for the full tome.

[Buzzo]

The nicest, happiest, cuddliest man on the planet...

..... yet.... you wouldn’t **** with him.

Kloppo calling out his oppo.

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Klopp mimicking the Monterry manager's yellow card gesture, or doing a ****** sign at him.

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From the BBC



Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager's five best answers from BBC Radio 5 Live podcast


What part of the job do you not like?

"It is a very intense job but I have done it for 19 years - and if I didn't do it, I would have another intense job.

"It pays my bills but to be constantly under observation is not nice.

"The first sip of a pint and you are live on social media. I have no problem telling people to respect my borders."

How did you prevent inflated egos after Madrid?

"The conscious decision we made with the boys was, as Liverpool players, it was not about winning one thing. It is about winning and there is no limit.

"The moment we did it was important - but it did not give us a feeling it was done.

"We like to think we would meet up in 20 to 30 years, look back and mix up the years. Was it 2019 or 2020?

"So far, so good. We try to squeeze everything we can get from our time together. There is no pressure, it is just opportunity."

How do you maintain respect while making difficult decisions?

"All my former players have my number and we stay in contact.

"I support them still, apart from the moment we play each other. If we win 5-1 I would prefer my former player scores the one. It is like a family and friends forever.

"When I was a very young manager [at Mainz] and I knew my players did not earn very much, I had to tell some of my best friends they would not get another contract and I did not know which way it would go for them.

"Now it is a different level and I do not put the players on the streets, they will find another club.

"I do not push them in a dark room and leave them there. The future is still bright for them, and sometimes it is not the right place in our team any more.

"It is being completely honest in these moments, it is not that I enjoy it. Everything has its time and it's the same with a contract as well. I have never kept a player because I like him so much."

Who is the biggest surprise at Liverpool?

"I have known Trent Alexander-Arnold since he was 17 years old.

"He was a big talent but we were not sure he could do it physically.

"Now he is a machine - so he is a big surprise."

Who is your idol?

"[Tennis great] Boris [Becker] is the same age group as me and he is my hero. When he was 17 in 1985 and won his first Wimbledon, it was one of the biggest days in my life too.

"My wife and his former wife organised a meeting because he was always on my non-existent bucket list. In that moment, I could not speak, which is difficult to believe.

"I always knew we could be really good friends - and for that evening, we behaved as such."

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[Saveloy]

Forget to put suncream on your right leg Jurgen?

[Zapater]

Forget to put suncream on your right leg Jurgen?

I'm more concerned about Wenger's choice of footwear with his suit!