Jurgen Klopp has addressed the idea of returning to Liverpool as his former club endures a turbulent period under Arne Slot.
The reigning Premier League champions, despite their heavy summer spending, slumped to a sixth defeat in seven matches across all competitions on Wednesday night, losing once again to Crystal Palace — their third defeat to the same side this season.
A brace from Ismaila Sarr and a goal from Jeremy Pino sealed Liverpool’s Carabao Cup exit at the fourth-round stage, deepening the crisis surrounding Arne Slot. The Dutchman made several changes, giving debuts to Freddie Woodman and Kieran Morrison, while 18-year-old Amara Nallo endured a nightmare cameo — receiving his second red card in as many appearances for the club after being sent off against PSV last season.
Liverpool’s only victory in their last seven games remains a 5-1 thrashing of Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, with daunting fixtures against Aston Villa and Real Madrid looming.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that the club hierarchy remains “100 percent convinced that Arne Slot is the right man to handle the situation,” maintaining full faith in the coach who guided them to the Premier League title last season. Romano also noted that there is “very good communication on a daily basis” between Slot and Liverpool’s board.
Despite this, some supporters have begun calling for the return of Jurgen Klopp — the legendary manager who led the Reds to their sixth European Cup and their first league title in 30 years.
Speaking recently on the Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett, Klopp was asked if he would ever return to manage Liverpool — and didn’t completely close the door.
“I said I will never coach another team in England,” Klopp explained. “That means if it’s Liverpool — yes, theoretically. But I don’t even know what it would take for that to happen. I love what I’m doing now.”
He added, “I don’t miss coaching players or standing in the rain for hours, or doing press conferences three times a week, or managing 10–12 injuries. Who would miss that? I’ve coached over 1,000 games — I’ve done my time. I like what I’m doing now, and to do it well, I need to stay 100 percent focused on it.”
If Klopp were ever to return, he would follow in the footsteps of Kenny Dalglish, who had two managerial stints at Anfield, the second between 2011 and 2012.
Klopp currently serves as Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer, a role that allows him to stay involved in football without the relentless pressures of day-to-day management.
Liverpool will look to bounce back when they host Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday night before a tough Champions League clash with Real Madrid, followed by a trip to Manchester City on November 9.
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