Former Liverpool defender Jose Enrique thinks that Jurgen Klopp might have decided to leave the club because of disagreements with the owners.
Fenway Sports Group’s ownership has been up for debate of late, but they did splash out for four new midfielders that appear to have reinvigorated Klopp’s team as they make an impressive title challenge.
However, speaking to Grosvenor Sport, Enrique suggested that the circumstances raise questions.
“I think there are many reasons why he’s leaving, but they are reasons that we will probably never find out,” he said. “Even if he doesn’t agree with me, I still think and believe the owners have a lot to do with it – you can’t renew your contract and suddenly leave the club, it doesn’t make any sense. There has to be more to it.
“It has to be something with the owners, he must be tired of having to pull off miracles all the time. He always has to do so much more than Manchester City and even Arsenal now to get what he wants in the transfer window. I don’t think he’s just tired generally, why would you renew your contract a few months ago if you’re tired? It doesn’t make sense.
“The fact that this has happened in the middle of the transfer window too is worth discussing. Klopp had probably had another window of talking about players that he needs to compete, because at the moment they’re fighting in every competition, and once again the club haven’t brought anyone in. They lost Joel Matip to injury, but instead of signing another defender, they’ve had to play Jarell Quansah.
“I think there’s more to it and that’s just my opinion – obviously he says something different and he knows his own reasons, but for him to leave now is strange. I think he’ll end up managing the German national team in the future.”
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