Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has shared his thoughts on the team’s future prospects, expressing optimism about the possibility of the next manager achieving success.
The 56-year-old claims that perhaps the upcoming Reds manager could secure a Premier League title with 80 points.
He has announced his decision to step down from his role as the manager at the end of the season, citing a depletion of energy as the primary reason.
Klopp, who took over the position in October 2015, originally had a contract set to run until 2026. During his tenure, the German achieved remarkable success – winning the Champions League in 2019.
Furthermore, he guided Liverpool to their first league title in 30 years during the 2019-20 season.
Several managers have been linked with the Liverpool job with Xabi Alonso the front-runner to succeed Klopp. While Alonso is a leading candidate for the manager’s role, Liverpool respect his commitment to Bayer Leverkusen and avoids public overtures.
Rúben Amorim, the Sporting coach, is also under consideration for the managerial position.
“I really think it is the perfect moment for a new manager and not the wrong one because we didn’t win everything. We left spaces,” said Klopp.
“Go to City after Pep Guardiola and you need to be champion ten years in a row to achieve the same.
“Maybe it was good for that reason that we didn’t become champion with 97 points. The next one [Liverpool manager] can win the league with only 80.”
He added: “After me? No, that’s not true.
“I understand it 100 per cent, but everybody involved in this club thinks and knows this club is different. The people here are different.
“The people gave Bill Shankly the chance, and what came after Bill Shankly, and they are all bigger than we are, and the people will understand in the end that this was a fantastic time and we all enjoyed it like hell. What a ride.
“But I am 100% sure that what they learned over the years is if we trust and we push then everything is possible. This team will attract top class managers, 100%.
“The next manager might play a different kind of football or not but he will get the push from this fanbase.
“I think I came in at the right moment because it got lost a little bit and maybe I was the one who helped everyone to understand again how important it is.
“The club is special. Not because of the buildings – other clubs have nice stadiums – but because of the people. It’s all about the people.”
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