Reporter Hanbing reported For English football, this is destined to be a "farewell moment" that will be recorded in history. No sentimental expressions, no sad tears. There are only calm and restrained statements in the camera, but even the most reluctant Liverpool fans canāt find the former light in his eyes - Klopp announced that he will leave Liverpool this summer because he, who was once the most "rock", Self-awareness is drained of energy and passion.
Liverpool has just entered the League Cup final and is still 5 points ahead of Manchester City after one game in the Premier League. At this time, Klopp's announcement of leaving the team was like a bolt from the blue. Not only was it too unexpected for the public, but even the Liverpool players only learned about it during morning training yesterday. . But he revealed that in November last year, he expressed his intention to leave Liverpool's financial backers Fenway Group. There was no impulsiveness or superiority. Everything was a calm choice after careful consideration. The British media are still trying to dig deeper into the truth behind Klopp's choice to leave, but whether it is just mental and physical exhaustion as the Germans said, it is a foregone conclusion that the Klopp era at Liverpool will come to an end this summer. And for at least a year after that, we will hardly see the passionate "Farmer's Three Punch" again. The most "rock" person, he exhausted his passion and chose peace.
When Klopp cited "exhaustion" and a desire to "return to normal life" as reasons for leaving, his wife Ulla was an important factor. Ulla persuaded Klopp to reject Manchester United's invitation in 2013. Two years later in the summer, Klopp also persuaded her to leave Dortmund and join Liverpool after a five-month break. Klopp already wanted to leave two years ago, but it was Ulla who convinced him to extend his contract until 2024: "Ula sat at the dining table and said: 'I don't think we will leave in 2024.' If she said I like football, but I If we want to go home, we will leave." In this early public farewell, he also mentioned his wife Ulla. Klopp admitted that he underestimated his energy level when he renewed his contract until 2026 not long ago. He thought he had endless energy, but that is not the case now.
"Daily Mail" columnist Holt recalled the situation when Dalglish resigned in February 1991. The pain caused by the Hillsborough tragedy, the guilt for the families of the victims and the psychological pressure of managing a wealthy family made him The famous marshal was anxious, confused and sleepless at night. In 1974, when Shankly announced his departure after 14 years in charge, the famous coach described the decision as "like sitting on the electric chair." Klopp's announcement to leave was the same as that of the two famous senior coaches: no one predicted it, no one was prepared, and no one knew how to give feedback.
As early as November 2022, Arsenal legend Merson had predicted in a Sky Sports column: "Klopp will also feel tired when he does his best, and will be even more tired when he does not win." Yesterday, he expressed his respect to Klopp. Xavi, the Barcelona coach, is also concerned about this feeling of fatigue: "To be honest, I may work at Barcelona for at least two and a half years." Liverpool in the Klopp era was the Premier League team that scored the most points after conceding first. team (148 points). It is a pity that this spirit of never giving up cannot reach eternity as an individual.
Klopp's sincerity towards Liverpool is touching: "The club needs a top coach, and I can't do it anymore. When you realize that you are no longer young and can't jump like a rabbit, you have to tell the club. I always try my best, But I'm not always full of energy. When I say 'Liverpool 2.0', I don't mean myself. I want top managers to succeed and play beautiful football, and I don't want to be a passer-by that interferes with this process."
Although there were speculations about whether he would leave the team last season, Klopp still insisted on completing the reconstruction of Liverpool before deciding to let go. Klopp denied that he would regret it like Ferguson did: "No matter this season No matter what the results are, my mind will not change. "Klopp stated that he will not coach again for at least a year, whether for club or national team, especially for other Premier League clubs. This is his last word to the city he loves and the fans who love him deeply. Commitment.
Shankly made Liverpool the dominant force in England, Dalglish endured the pain caused by the Hillsborough tragedy, and Klopp completed his revival, not only winning the league trophy after 30 years (also the first in team history) Premier League Championship Trophy), and more importantly, defeating their archrival Manchester United on the pitch. Red Army fans are looking forward to the fact that Liverpool, which has won 7 championships in 8 years, can use Uncle Zhaās last "little universe" to hit the 4th crown. If so, Kloppās The number of trophies will surpass Dalglish and rival Shankly - a seemingly impossible fantasy? Just like when he landed in England, the British did not believe that a German could lead a declining giant to the Premier League.
is the only player in team history The coach who has won the Champions League and all three local trophies, Klopp has restored Liverpool's former pride, giving this declining industrial city that has lost the Beatles a "heavy metal temperament" football. In the past five years, the football market has invested only Liverpool, ranked 9th in the Premier League, has the confidence to be evenly matched with Manchester City, a wealthy oil country capital giant, because of Klopp who is trying his best to "punch".
Leaving Liverpool is a relief for Klopp A relief, but a huge loss for everyone at Liverpool. The great Klopp era has come to an end. How to find a passionate coach like him to continue to be brilliant? How to find a coach who can still compete with Manchester City in the absence of investment from the football market? , the "rock coach" of Real Madrid? Although Uncle Zha has repeatedly appealed that he does not want fans to sing songs about him in advance and does not want all subsequent games to become his farewell performance, in the next four months, all the work of this club will personnel, and all their supporters, will no doubt stir up strong emotions for Klopp to make one final push to cap off the end of an era with as many trophies as possible.
