The former Liverpool manager says a return to coach Liverpool is theoretically possible.
The German coach, who stepped down from Liverpool in 2024, indicated that returning someday is an option. The 58-year-old, following a hugely successful nine-year spell which brought Champions League success and ending the club's long wait for three decades, now holds roles in a global football capacity for Red Bull and as an advisor with the German Football League.
Fan Sentiment and His Frank Comments
Liverpool won the Premier League in the previous campaign, but many fans who revere Klopp would embrace the possibility that he might come back one day. In a wide-ranging interview, he shared with the podcast host: “I declared I refuse to lead another team on English soil. So that means if then it’s Liverpool...yes. Theoretically it’s possible.”
“I’m 58, which suggests the choice could be mine later on, I don’t know. Do I have to make the decision today? In that case, I'd stay away. Luckily, no such pressure exists. I'll wait and observe what lies ahead.”
What Would Lure Him Back?
Pressed on which situations would need to occur to draw him back to the touchline, he confessed he isn't eager to such a return. “I don’t even know exactly, I enjoy my current role,” he stated. “I don't crave being a coach; I don’t miss standing in the rain through long matches; No need for media briefings multiple times weekly or having 10-12 interviews a week.
“I don’t miss the dressing room in that context, but sitting in a restaurant with the players talking freely, is pleasant. Success was frequent thus frequently great spirits in the building. I can still hear the captain's chuckle in my ear for example.”
Commending Arne Slot
He commended for his successor, praising him due to the changes that won the league last term. The team has suffered a string of losses in all competitions following significant transfers, but he rubbished the notion that it might signal a decline.
“[Liverpool have] a top-class attacker in Flo[rian] Wirtz, doubters will be silenced if spoken against. A remarkable prospect. The French striker, excellent performer. They have a strong balanced team. You don’t have to worry over the club, they'll bounce back.”
Emotional Tribute for the Late Forward
He shared movingly regarding the passing of Jota, a 2020 acquisition while in charge, along with the consequences on Liverpool. The Portugal international died tragically in a vehicle collision alongside his brother recently.
“Can you substitute somebody like Diogo? It’s not about his on-field talent, it's his character. I struggle to conceive the squad missing him. Putting it into words is tough on this topic. A profound tragedy for all the boys also. Nobody at Liverpool will ever use it as an excuse but it is the situation. You walk in a dressing room where he was omnipresent. Dealing with that emotionally is challenging. Impossible.”
