Former Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister believes the timing behind Jurgen Klopp's announcement that he will leave the club at the end of the season was down to the news potentially being leaked.
The German will end his eight-year reign on Merseyside at the end of the campaign, having won every major trophy while in charge of the Reds. The announcement of his departure shocked most, and McAllister told William Hill and Footy Accumulators’ podcast, No Tippy Tappy Football, that he believes the timing was down to the news being prepared to come out via another source.
He said: “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.
Looking back on Klopp's tenure, the former Scotland international says that the German boss and Liverpool were always the ideal combination.
“Klopp and Liverpool are a perfect match" he added.
"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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