Jürgen Klopp Hints at Possible Liverpool Comeback as Arne Slot Endures Another Defeat
Jürgen Klopp has admitted that he hasn’t completely ruled out a future return to Liverpool in some capacity.
The German tactician departed Anfield at the end of the 2023/24 season after nearly nine years in charge, explaining at the time that he was “running out of energy” and had no immediate plans to return to management.
True to his word, Klopp has since taken up a role as Red Bull’s global head of football, choosing not to take on another coaching job.
Liverpool, under new manager Arne Slot, went on to win the Premier League title last season and reached the Carabao Cup final. However, this campaign has proven more challenging, despite heavy summer spending.
The Reds splashed around £400 million on new signings — including a British record £125 million deal for Alexander Isak — though nearly half of that amount was recouped through player sales. So far, though, the new arrivals have struggled to make a major impact.
Liverpool have now suffered four consecutive defeats across all competitions, including a 2-1 loss to rivals Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday. While Slot is not currently under pressure, a continued slump in form could change that.
Speaking on The Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett (recorded before the United defeat), Klopp revealed he could “theoretically” return to Liverpool in the future — though he emphasized that such a scenario is unlikely anytime soon.
“I said I would never coach another team in England,” Klopp explained. “That means if it’s Liverpool, then yes — theoretically. But I don’t know what it would take. I love what I’m doing right now.
“I don’t miss coaching players. I don’t miss standing in the rain for hours or doing three press conferences a week. I don’t miss dealing with 10 or 12 injuries at once. Who would miss that?
“I’ve been in dressing rooms over a thousand times. I don’t miss that environment, though I do miss the people sometimes — chatting, laughing. I still hear Virgil’s laugh in my head.
“But do I have to decide now that I’ll never coach again? Thankfully, no. I’ll just see what the future brings. For now, I’m happy and fully focused on what I do — and th
at’s what matters.”