Former Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister suggested that Jurgen Klopp may have brought forward his exit announcement to avoid any leaks,
McAllister was a midfield stalwart at Anfield late in his career and is highly regarded by fans at the club, and he said he was shocked by the decision of the German to leave the club
Klopp said he was ‘running out of energy’ in the role and will leave at the end of the season.
Speaking to William Hill, McAllister said: “Everybody in the world of football was rocked by Jurgen Klopp’s announcement. I thought it was a wind up but then my phone exploded with messages and headlines, I was just as surprised as everyone else.
“Jurgen had let the owners know in November so they’ve done amazingly well to keep it under wraps for this long. Part of me thinks the announcement has been made now because it might have been about to get leaked. The way he spoke was very sincere and very heartfelt. He’s been at Liverpool for nine years, managing the expectations of the fans and doing what he has to in order to be a success – he’s done an amazing job.”
He continued: “Klopp and Liverpool are a perfect match. His style of play is always on the front foot and that is what the fans demand. They want to see players playing for the badge and he brings that.
“He’s got massive character and he also knows how to recruit. It takes a lot to build a good team and not only has he built one fantastic team, there’s also the one he’s built now. When you look at them this season, anything could happen. They’ve totally refreshed the midfield and are still heavily involved in all four major competitions.”
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