God I hope so 
Klopp to leave Liverpool at the end of the season
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I don't think they will. It's a poisoned chalice, like the United job after Fergie. Plus, we don't know what players are going to leave yet so why would you go in with the worst squad they've had in years and being the guy that 'isn't Klopp'
Alonso has half a very good season in the Bundesliga to his name as a manager and De Zerbi is currently sat level on points with us while we're pretty much in meltdown.
Getting in whoever is currently hyped up is not going to guarantee they'll be able to follow Klopp there at all.
he's afraid of ten Hag's project, that much is obvious.
underrated post
Yeah, project relegation got him quaking.
Best news I've had all week. Absolutely brilliant to see as he's a top manager. It really came from nowhere though so hope there's nothing serious triggering it.
Still a downgrade. Klopp made that team, without his tactics and training, it's only downhill. There are some very average players in their squad who look so good because of Klopp's tactics.
His announcement video looks like there are some sort of health concerns behind this, over and above the "tired" message.
On a personal level I hope it can be resolved by leading a less stressful life rather than something degenerative but something about that video makes me worry there is something more to come out about this.
(edit) - Just seen that all his staff are leaving too - that implies they are all joining him on a new project or all leaving in protest??)
On a personal level I hope it can be resolved by leading a less stressful life rather than something degenerative but something about that video makes me worry there is something more to come out about this.
(edit) - Just seen that all his staff are leaving too - that implies they are all joining him on a new project or all leaving in protest??)
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Slightly hopeful on my part, but I don't think thats necessarily the case. Some managers just don't make the cut at the highest level, no matter how impressive their exploits at smaller clubs. A lot of us (myself included) expected Ten Hag to be a near certain hit, and then you have the likes of Potter who've failed miserably. Could possibly add Naglesmann to that list too as a recent example, but you could make a point for his sacking being somewhat harsh and premature.
Not sure about that they could easily completely collapse knowing the manager is off
Uncertainty is never a good motivator
Wow, failing to beat crappy United team really hurt him.
Surprising, but good news.
But why announce these news now? Why not wait few more weeks?
But why announce these news now? Why not wait few more weeks?
Harsh. I think there are extremely few managers around that could take over Liverpool in the situation they were in and turn them into such a strong team. If they hadn't been competing against Guardiola and Manchester City, and we know how they got where they are, they would've racked up quite a lot more trophies during Klopps time.
Just a guess but wouldn’t be surprised if plan was to announce at end of season but got leaked so had to act now
Zidane and Simeone, too, right?
Anyway, shocking news. I really believed he would retire there. Hopefully, there's not a more serious health issue behind his decision.
I guess the friction against Pep and (well-spent) oil money can be too much even for the very best in the world.
Wow. A genuine shock.
Leverkusen have said they wouldn't stand in Alonso's way if Liverpool come in for him.
Best news I’ve heard in a long time. He’s a top manager and irreplaceable
He kind of is, he said he'd never manage again if you asked him now, but then went on to say he's taking at least a year sabbatical before he decides to return again.
You know it wouldn't feel right at all and if you don't, then you're wrong.
Wow! Didn't see this coming 
Reminds me of Sir Alex announcing his retirement midway through the 2002 season. We started to fall to pieces afterwards until he changed his mind.
Hopefully Klopp sticks to his guns on this one!
Reminds me of Sir Alex announcing his retirement midway through the 2002 season. We started to fall to pieces afterwards until he changed his mind.
Hopefully Klopp sticks to his guns on this one!
Ratcliffe has got the feckers on the run, Pep already shitting his pants, he’ll be next.
There are never any guarantees, of course, but they have the advantage of a working club structure. Maybe they won't fill his shoes exactly, but could come up with something else, too. I feel like De Zerbi will be a good fit.
I really hope they tank, though. It will greatly please me.
I laughed for a good minute seeing this, thank you.
Don’t think Guardiola will be far behind him tbh
That was my first thought. Until he is out, i will not believe it.Wow! Didn't see this coming
Reminds me of Sir Alex announcing his retirement midway through the 2002 season. We started to fall to pieces afterwards until he changed his mind.
Hopefully Klopp sticks to his guns on this one!
Him taking a break to go to Disneyland is not the same as what you're thinking.
He leaves as the 5th best Prem manager of all time, doesn't he?
No real argument against any of SAF, Pep, Mourinho or Wenger, but so far ahead of everybody else.
No real argument against any of SAF, Pep, Mourinho or Wenger, but so far ahead of everybody else.
Guaranteed Klopp has found out City are not getting suitably punished and he's said feck this shit. Don't blame him.
premier league narrative. he’ll get even more favourable decisions now, so the pl marketing juggernaut gets its fairytale ending, after months of hype.
So he's the first person in the world to find out this information and then fall on his sword in response? Why wouldn't he just say that in his leaving speech if it were remotely true?
Why do Liverpool fans always jump to conspiracy as the first cause of anything?
They’ve also stood in the way of us winning two premier leagues in the last 9 years under not all time great managers.
But yeah, it might save us having to be city fans towards the end of most seasons
He propped them up. Him and all his staff leaving, could see a downward spiral like we had in 2013. Their board is rotten.
Ineos aren't feckin about, poaching people all over the place.
Yeah, surely...
Na, he sees United getting a hold of themselves and being a properly run club and got out to save himself.
jokes aside, didn’t he just get rid of whoever was in charge of your transfers so he’d have control of them when he signed this contract not that long ago? If so there’s a slight taste of fecking you over with this.
Not to the level of SAF having prime Ronaldo set for a move back and getting out before the move was made official
Surely not. Don't think ETH or Arteta have ever been sacked. Same with Zidane and Simeone.
Thank feck