The renowned Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, dons the iconic black and yellow uniform of Borussia Dortmund, his previous team, for the first time since departing the German squad in 2015.

This is the German coach’s first visit to the touchline following his departure from the Reds earlier in the summer.

In a farewell game organised for two of his former teammates, Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski, the 57-year-old will be leading one of the teams.

In the testimonial match, Blaszczykowski’s squad will be led by Klopp.

This following weekend’s matchup features Klopp working out with the Dortmund players. Peter Krawietz, his assistant, was also present.

 

 

Jurgen Klopp has been pictured taking charge of a Borussia Dortmund training session

 

The former Liverpool boss is set to return to the touchline for a testimonial game

The 57-year-old is set to manage one of the teams in a farewell game for Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski, two of his former teammates.  Throughout the session, Klopp seemed upbeat and was seen chit-chatting with the German giants’ head coach, Nuri Sahin, a former midfield player.

 

After his nine-year tenure in Merseyside, Klopp made vague remarks about quitting management altogether. However, his two former players managed to earn him the interim position.

Both Piszczek and Blaszczykowski contributed significantly to Klopp’s achievements at the German team and were members of his 2011 and 2012 Bundesliga championship squads.

 

Additionally, they were crucial in getting Klopp’s team to the 2013 Champions League final, when they were defeated by rivals Bayern Munich.

They only had one manager in mind to oversee the game and be present in the dugout for their testimonial.

Klopp will be in charge of Blaszczykowski’s team for the testimonial game on Saturday

For the first time since leaving Liverpool earlier this summer, the 57-year-old is in control of a squad.

Thus, they contacted Klopp and enquired about his involvement in the thrilling match.

 

Dortmund verified Klopp’s involvement as the game’s coach via a social media video post.

Piszczek informed Blaszczykowski in a humorous video that “we need a coach and I have an idea, we’ll call the retired coach.”

Then, wearing sunglasses, Klopp entered the frame and said, “You’ve finally reached your farewell game.”

God, I’m so sorry. And before to the game, you should train. Are you really so dumb?

 

Regarding his role in the game and the team he ought to lead, Klopp declared, “I couldn’t care less [about which team I manage].”

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I’m not concerned about it at all.” I approach it as I used to, planning ahead five minutes in advance.

 

Is everyone in the game? If I wasn’t coming, I would still purchase a ticket!