Whatever happens between now and the day he leaves Anfield, Jurgen Klopp will forever be a Liverpool legend.The German coach has transformed the Reds over the past five years.As things stand, Liverpool are now the champions of England, Europe and, indeed, the world.Jordan Henderson and his teammates finally got their hands on the Premier League trophy on Wednesday night.Almost one month after they sealed the title, Liverpool’s players and coaching staff celebrated with the trophy at Anfield following a 5-3 victory over Chelsea.There were jubilant scenes as the players lifted English football’s biggest prize.The players and staff then came together and blasted out a spine-tingling rendition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, as hundreds of fans celebrated outside Anfield, despite being asked by police to keep away.
Klopp then conducted a typically enthusiastic interview live on Sky Sports - and nobody will be shocked to hear that it was entertaining.Towards the end of the interview, Klopp was asked if he had a special message for the Liverpool supporters.He responded: “Five years ago I asked you to change from doubters to believers. I said the minute before the press conference I had no idea that I would ask it… but I asked it and you did it!“We should all celebrate together at home. Drink what you want, you have to prepare for a party when this bullsh*t virus is gone, then we will have a party altogether. Make sure you are ready then! Thank you very much.”Watch the brilliant clip here…
Klopp wouldn’t usually get away with swearing on live TV but it was well past the watershed, so Sky Sports cut him some slack.
Also, he was referring to Covid-19 as a “bullsh*t virus”, which is something we can all get behind.
You can watch Klopp’s full five-minute interview here…
GIVEMESPORT’s Rob Swan says…
Klopp deserves all the credit in the world for achieving what the likes of Gerard Houllier, Rafael Benitez and Brendan Rodgers were unable to.
For many Liverpool fans, this was the first time they’d ever seen their club celebrate a league title - and even though they weren’t allowed inside Anfield, it was still an incredibly special evening.
Klopp, the man responsible for this title triumph, must surely be regarded as the best coach in world football right now.
To turn Liverpool into Premier League, Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup champions in the space of just under five years is a truly remarkable achievement.
So many good footballers have become world-beaters thanks to his coaching methods and if Liverpool’s owners have any sense, they’ll be doing everything in their power to convince him to stay beyond his current contract.
Klopp recently told reporters that he will leave Liverpool when his deal ends in 2024 but, if it all continues like this for the next four years, will he really be able to walk away?
Everyone associated with Liverpool Football Club will be praying he won’t.