Jurgen Klopp is enduring the toughest spell of his managerial career.
The German, who, up until recently, has enjoyed major success at Liverpool, is struggling to replicate that same form this season.
Suffering back-to-back defeats against relegation contenders Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, Klopp’s side appears a shadow of their former selves, and that is echoed by their league position which sees them way down in ninth on just 16 points after 12 games.
Although Klopp has transformed the Merseyside giants since his arrival from Borussia Dortmund back in 2015, following what has been a disastrous start to the season, there is mounting speculation that he could leave his position, and that is set to increase if the Reds fail to beat Antonio Conte’s Spurs next weekend.
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Speaking about Klopp’s problems, super-agent Jon Smith, who was the man responsible for forming the Premier League 30 years ago, believes there are similarities between the German and Jose Mourinho but feels the timing of next month’s World Cup could serve as a blessing in disguise.
“I think he’s done a remarkable job at Liverpool,” Smith said in an exclusive interview.
“I love his football – that high press, the high energy. I think it’s great from a fan’s perspective, but it is interesting how similar he is to Jose Mourinho though. They both build these superb teams and then it sort of dissipates after a few seasons and I’m not quite sure why. Maybe they have a system that works but when the other clubs work it out, they struggle to adapt.
“I think when it comes to the prospect of him losing his job, I think the one thing that’ll save him, even if they lose to Spurs next weekend, will be the break for the World Cup. Those few weeks will buy him a little bit of time to try and turn it around, but in the meantime, I urge fans to stick by him and be supportive because he really is a good guy and I can’t think of anyone who could come in and do a better job.”
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Klopp is the best thing that has happened to the Reds since the days of Shankley and Paisley. It’s a struggling start with an ageing squad, who by their own standards are behind the pace. We should have added players in some key positions (midfield) and strengthened in defence. VVD is well off the pace, looks to lack in confidence but if there is one person who can turn it around WITH the backing of the board and FSG is Klopp… give him some spending money, I am not saying hundreds of millions I am saying a couple of key signings to Boulanger the squad….. IN KLOPP WE TRUST!
Nothing the Liverpool supporters believe in Jurgen. He has done so much for the club and the city. You don’t get rid of your manager when things are going bad. We are not Chelsea. All supporters should remember what it was like before he can to the club. In Klopp we have faith. Also regarding the owners you couldn’t ask for better owners people have a short memory we weren’t that far from going under till they came in . We have a club that has risen to the top and they will not invest like Man Utd who invested in names that never payed off. I believe in the manager and the club to sought out the problems.
There should consider him, give him some time, please we are begging don’t sack klopp he bought happiness to the club, and there can’t just sack him like that, just a little time, let’s us be patient till after the world cup please.
In Jurgen we trust. His replacement has not been born yet. Just because we hit a bump in the road you don’t throw the driver out. He needs FSG backing and freedom to rebuild where needed. You earn your money when the chips are down not when all is plain sailing. He will find a solution and the squad will rally and get results. YNWA!!
Klopp is not leaving or being sacked, it’s all media crap stories, anti liverpool media.
They all love the Manchester clubs.
Bellingham and rice to bolster the midfield in January and we will be fine.Diaz back after World Cup ,best front 3 in Europe salah,Nunez and Diaz.
Did you write this article when you where Pi**** out of your Head Jurgen is going nowhere..