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“Give the Boys a Break”- Jurgen Klopp Urges Journalists To Stop Asking Liverpool Stars About His Decision To Leave

Published 01/30/2024, 9:30 AM EST

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Jurgen Klopp has sent the English media into a frenzy after announcing his decision to leave the club come summer. Liverpool‘s recent game against Norwich saw multiple players questioned about the German’s decision to part ways with the club. It seems like this has not gone well with the head coach, as Klopp slammed journalists for pestering players for something out of their hands.

Klopp made a massive announcement last week, informing fans of his exit from the club. The ex-Borussia Dortmund manager added time had started taking a toll on him physically, with the manager growing weary. With the German set to leave the club in June, fans have already started speculating about who will take over the reins at Anfield.

Klopp is not amused with journalists questioning his players

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The Liverpool head coach addressed the media ahead of the team’s upcoming game against Chelsea. While talking about his team, Jurgen Klopp decided to voice his annoyance at journalists for asking Liverpool players about his decision to leave the club. “A week ago, nobody knew about my situation. Nobody asked anything. Give the boys a break. It’s normal. Nobody has to worry. I knew this would happen because you can’t wait with these kinds of questions. Write what you want. This club is stable,” he stated. 

The past few days saw Liverpool players swarmed with questions over Jurgen Klopp’s departure. However, it seems like Klopp wants his men to be away from any drama as the team focused on getting their hands on the Premier League title. Liverpool is currently on top of the league standings with 48 points to their name. However, the Reds will need to put on some of their best outings and avoid any chance of complacency if they wish to maintain their lead.

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What’s next for Liverpool with Jurgen Klopp era coming to an end this summer?

With German ready to leave the club in June, Liverpool has already sprung a plan of action to find his replacement. According to reports, the club is keen on signing Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso as their new head coach. However, the side has not put all their eggs in the same basket. The likes of Julian Nagelsmann and Pep Lijnders have also been linked with a move to Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp has washed his hands of finding his successor as the manager believes the club and the players should have the complete say in deciding what’s best for them. Xabi Alonso is currently the oddsmakers favorite for the position, with many expecting the former Liverpool star to take over the reins of the club. Who do you think will be appointed as the next Liverpool manager? Let us know in the comments below.

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Saurabh Saket

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While soccer was never my first love, I never realized when I turned into an avid fan who jumps at every missed goal-scoring opportunity. I'm a passionate Borussia Dortmund fan despite my side not lifting the league title in the last twelve years. I love to talk about tiny aspects of the game, discussing every little detail.
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