To see his parting jab at Jadon Sancho, scroll down.
On Tuesday, during his farewell speech in Liverpool, JURGEN KLOPP joked about being banned from discussing five topics. On the final day of the Premier League season, the German coach bid Anfield farewell following the 2-0 victory over Wolves.
Jurgen Klopp made a final farewell with a Q&A at the M&S Bank Arena in LiverpoolCredit: PA
The departing German joined Peter McDowall and John Bishop on stage Credit: PA
Klopp joked that there were four topics that he was banned from discussingCredit: PA
The 56-year-old then took a final few shots at the Reds’ Premier League rivalsCredit: PA
The 56-year-old spent nine years at the club and became a legend. In addition to winning the FA Cup, Uefa Super Cup, Club World Cup, Champions League, and two League Cups, Klopp put an end to Liverpool’s three-decade title drought. Although Arne Slot, a Dutchman, has been named as his replacement, the outgoing CEO had time for one last farewell appearance yesterday night.
Before he and his family go for Majorca, he attended a Q&A at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool where well-known figures including Will Arnett and Daniel Craig paid tribute to the great.The densely crowded crowd frequently serenaded Klopp as they talked about a wide variety of topics. He disclosed that the only choice he made that was superior to his decision to join Liverpool was to wed his wife Ulla. He also acknowledged that, after turning over the reins, he had communicated with his replacement, Slot.
However, Klopp said that he had received an unofficial list of forbidden subjects to keep quiet about.”VAR; referees; we don’t talk about financial matters; we don’t talk about Man City; we don’t talk about TNT – no 12:30 discussion.”The Premier League financial regulations are the subject of an investigation into 115 claims against Manchester City, which the reigning champions have categorically denied.
The compere, comedian John Bishop, questioned Klopp on what would happen if the probe resulted in the Cityzens losing their previous titles and the Reds winning two more.
“I’m in if you organise a bus parade,” stated Klopp. I have no interest in how long it takes.In addition, he could not help but make fun of some of Liverpool’s opponents. He started by making reference to Mauricio Pochettino’s unexpected departure from Chelsea last week.
“We should be incredibly happy that we have Fenway Sports Group and not guys who bought London clubs,” he stated. I never could have made it through a year at Liverpool (with them).
“After they (Chelsea) play football, everyone speculates that they might return, but they fire the manager nevertheless.”The club’s owners feel accountable to it. Are they the world’s best? I’m not sure; I’m unable to say. However, they put in a lot of effort in their work.
I experienced support.
Then, as Klopp criticised Manchester United for how they handled the Jadon Sancho problem, United came under fire.
Following a public falling out with manager Erik ten Hag, the England winger was loaned out to Dortmund.”The manager has to be the one behind the player if the whole world loses trust and faith in the player,” stated Klopp.
“I can’t just accept that he’s worthless,’ as other teams have done, by purchasing a player for £80 million and then loaning him out!”