Whatever entered into Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp that made him declare his team unbeatable didn’t stay for long, as the German apologized shortly after the ridiculous pronouncement.
Liverpool and Chelsea shared spoils at Anfield yesterday. After Chelsea missed a late penalty in the 1-1 draw, Jurgen Klopp had an exchange with fourth official Neil Swarbrick, screaming ‘No one can beat us’. He later apologized for his actions saying it was a spur of the moment statement.
He told reporters after the match, “Sorry, I want to say something because no one has asked me about it. It was the fourth official thing. I know this from Germany, people writing a big story from reading lips or whatever. So ‘nobody can beat us’ is what I said. That’s obviously not true! But it felt for me like this in this moment.”
He continued, “I said, ‘Sorry, I was a little bit excited,’ and he said: ‘No problem, I like your passion.’ That actually I’ve never heard from a fourth official before so I thought it made sense you knew about it.”
Official: Jurgen Klopp appointed the new manager of Liverpool
English club, Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as their new manager after parting ways with Brendan Rodgers. Klopp, 48, has signed a three-year contract at Anfield, returning to football after he parted company with Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season. The German replaces Rodgers’ at the helm after the Northern Irishman was sacked on Sunday following a 1-1 draw against Merseyside rivals Everton.
Klopp was Dortmund boss for seven years, leading the club to back-to-back Bundesliga titles and the DFB Pokal, while they finished as runners-up in the Champions League after a 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich in 2013.
The former Mainz player, who went on to manage the side before moving on to coach Dortmund in 2008, will be presented at a news conference on Friday. Liverpool are currently 10th in the Premier League table, having won three of their opening eight games of the season.
Jurgen Klopp agrees to become Liverpool manager
German football manager, Jurgen Klopp has agreed to sign a 3-year deal to become Liverpool Football Club manager. The 48 year-old will sign his contract when he arrives Liverpool later today and will be unveiled tomorrow. The ex Borussia Dortmund boss takes over from Brendan Rogers who was sacked by the club on Sunday.
Klopp not in a hurry to return to action, agent denies contact with any club
Jurgen Klopp has not had contact with any clubs and does not plan to return to management before next summer, his agent has told Die Welt. Klopp, who left Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season after seven years at the helm, said at the weekend that he was considering his options and his next job would not necessarily have to be with “an absolute top club.”
Earlier this summer, Klopp turned down an offer to join Marseille, while Ralf Rangnick, the sporting director and coach of second-tier club RB Leipzig, has publicly talked up his desire to appoint the 48-year-old next season should his side secure promotion. Klopp has also been touted as a contender to take charge at Bayern Munich when Pep Guardiola’s contract expires at the end of the season, while he continues to be linked with Liverpool amid lingering questions over Brendan Rodgers’ future at Anfield.
His agent, Marc Kosicke, said the coach “has not talked to other clubs” at this stage and, asked about a possible return date, added: “I think it will be the new season.” Kosicke said Klopp is thoroughly enjoying his first break from the game since becoming Mainz boss in 2001.
“Jurgen is doing really great,” he said. “After nearly 15 consecutive years at Mainz and Dortmund, he now has time for retrospection, analysis and those things that get neglected or just can’t be done when you’re in the rhythm of taking part in Bundesliga and Champions League games.”
Kosicke said Klopp is now “preparing both physically and mentally for his new challenge,” adding: “He is bettering himself. But, for now, he enjoys the time he has as a private person.
“When he visited his mother in the past, he could only stay for two or three hours. He can stay for two or three days now. He leads an unspectacular life, and is thankful for this privilege.”
Klopp has not been to a stadium since taking charge of May’s DFB Pokal final, but Kosicke said he is following Dortmund on the television as they make a successful start to life under Thomas Tuchel.
“He every now and then is delighted by the performances of the team when he watches on the telly,” the agent said.