JURGEN KLOPP REVEALED he intends to take an extended break from coaching when he leaves Liverpool.
The 52-year-old arrived at Anfield in 2015, replacing Brendan Rodgers after a hugely successful spell in charge of Borussia Dortmund.
Klopp has swiftly transformed the Reds into one of Europe’s most exciting teams, leading them to the Champions League title and second place in the Premier League last season.
The German’s contract with Liverpool runs out in 2022 and he says he is likely to take at least a year out of the game to recharge his batteries.
“I have absolute energy,” he told Kicker. “But I have one problem; I can’t do ‘a little bit’. I can only do ‘all or nothing’. When I decide that I cannot do it any longer then I will take a break for a year.
“After that year, a decision must then be taken. But chances are very high that my energy level will then be there once more and that I can then do the job the way I want to.”
Klopp has overseen a superb start to the 2019-20 season, guiding his side to three straight wins in the Premier League and beating Chelsea in the Uefa Super Cup final.
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Wont be short of offers. Liverpool need to look at UTD and their own history when planning for Klopps eventual replacement.
@Dan: Liverpool need to look at their own managerial appointments over the last 30 years and not make the same mistakes,
@Dan: you really comparing Klopp with Fergie?
@Dan: he’s won 1 ucl don’t even compare to saf
@John Connolly: got it right last time anyway my friend. Champions of Europe. In Jurgen we trust
@my name: Think you missed the point,how many managers did Liverpool go through till the final got it right with Klopp
@John Connolly: no don’t think I missed your point. I just said that got it right last time John and that’s what matters. The man in the job at the moment is doing a very good job. Don’t you think
@John Connolly: Benitez was as successful, if not more so that Klopp. Even Houlier won big trophies. Couple of duds for sure, but it’s the chopping and changing rather than the quality of managerial successors that is the issue with Liverpool historically and now Man U
@my name: he’s doing a fine job but the comment was that Liverpool should look at what happened at United after Fergie left but they same thing happened at Liverpool over the years with poor managerial appointments,Liverpool should make sure this doesn’t happen again instead of comparing themselves to other clubs
@my name: he’s doing a fine job but the comment was that Liverpool should look at what happened at United after Fergie left but they same thing happened at Liverpool over the years with poor managerial appointments,Liverpool should make sure this doesn’t happen again instead of comparing themselves to other clubs
@SomeGuy: I agree with with you but Liverpool should look at their own dodgy managers over the years and make sure they don’t make them mistakes again instead of looking at the mistakes Man Utd have made
@John Connolly: That Is exactly what the first comment did. Read it aagain.
This news is a day old !!!
@Desmond Cassidy: to you.
Spain next in a few years time?? Not sure Barcelona or Madrid would be his best destination. One of the top Italian clubs looking to get back to winning ways would be a better fit for him. IMO.
@Devilsavocado: Woodward for the win
And like Senor Benitez STILL WON’T have won a Premier League.
@Brad Moon: You really are a cynical type aren’t you..if you can’t enjoy the football he dishes up..you cannot really truly like the game…go play in the kindergarten…!!
@Desmond Cassidy: don’t like valid opinions and a few home truths. Stay in your bubble.
He ought to learn some manners and dignity.