‘I know how it has happened’ – Rafael Benitez understands why Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool | OQAS44A | 2024-01-30 16:08:01
'I know how it has happened' – Rafael Benitez understands why Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool | OQAS44A | 2024-01-30 16:08:01
Rafael Benitez claims he understands the rationale Jurgen Klopp has determined to step down as Liverpool manager and solely has 'constructive words' to say concerning the 'monumental job' he has carried out at Anfield.
Last Friday, Klopp sent shockwaves around the footballing landscape as he announced his impending departure in an interview with Liverpool's official website, citing a scarcity of 'power' after eight-and-a-half trophy-laden years on Merseyside.
The 56-year-old former Borussia Dortmund boss will little question be desperate to bow out on a high in the summertime, with the Reds at present sitting five points clear at the prime of the Premier League desk and preventing for silverware within the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
Liverpool's hierarchy have already begun drawing up plans for the longer term and Xabi Alonso – a hero of Istanbul again in 2005 – is the bookmakers' favorite to take over the reins from Klopp after an outstanding begin to life in management at Bayer Leverkusen.
The likes of Roberto De Zerbi, Julian Nagelsmann, Zinedine Zidane and Steven Gerrard are also being linked with the place, with Klopp leaving gigantic footwear to fill on the finish of the campiagn.
At his press convention on Monday, Celta Vigo boss Benitez – who gained four trophies answerable for Liverpool between 2004 and 2010 – was filled with reward for his 'good friend' Klopp and hinted there might more extra to the story than the German let on.
'I have a bonus which is that I've individuals in Liverpool and in addition individuals on the club, so kind of I understand how it has occurred,' Benitez informed reporters.
'I solely have constructive phrases about Klopp as a result of he's my good friend and I have a great relationship with him.
'He has finished and is doing an unlimited job. Every little thing I can say about Klopp and Liverpool is constructive.
'I do know one thing else from inside, and it has extra benefit than being there.'
Benitez credited Klopp for giving Liverpool ample time to discover a appropriate alternative ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
'He goes and speaks up, giving the membership time to re-organise which, from another perspective, can also be very German because they do notify prematurely so it's not a shock,' the Spaniard added.
'Let's hope Liverpool will do nicely for now and when another coach comes too. I hope the most effective for the membership.'
Within the wake of Klopp's bombshell announcement, titan Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk raised doubts over his personal long-term future at the club.
Asked whether he might envisage being a part of the post-Klopp period at Liverpool, the Dutchman stated: 'That's an enormous query. Properly, I don't know.
'The membership could have an enormous job on their palms. That is well-known.
'To switch the manager and substitute not solely the manager, the employees is leaving, and there are such a lot of issues that may change.
'So the membership has an enormous job on its arms and I am very curious which course that may go in.
'However when that might be announced we'll see our state of affairs. I can't say much about it.'
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