A conversation with Jürgen Klopp finally convinced Johan Bakayoko to join RB Leipzig. But after a promising start, he has all but faded from view in recent months.
With the future of the Argentine still uncertain after the World Cup, GOAL assesses some potential successors for the manager should he decide to walk away from the job.
Jurgen Klopp has thrown his support behind Germany's Florian Wirtz to become one of the defining figures of the upcoming World Cup in North America. The former Liverpool boss believes his compatriot has already proven his mettle during a challenging debut campaign at Anfield and possesses all the attributes to dominate on the global stage.
Deniz Undav currently plays a supporting role under Julian Nagelsmann, yet Jurgen Klopp is highly impressed by the VfB Stuttgart striker. The former manager of Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund revealed in an interview with Bild that he is a fan of the striker.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly prepared to sack Alvaro Arbeloa this summer following a disappointing campaign at Santiago Bernabeu. Despite the head coach enjoying significant support from within the dressing room and certain sections of the board, the club hierarchy is already considering elite replacements to restore domestic and European dominance.
The New York Red Bulls unveiled their new $112 million training facility on Wednesday, welcoming club icons including Thierry Henry, Dax McCarty, and Bradley Wright-Phillips, among others. Red Bull Global Head of Sport Jurgen Klopp also attended the ribbon-cutting, joking that the pristine complex made him consider a return to coaching.
Real Madrid have reportedly identified Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino as their primary targets should they decide to move on from Alvaro Arbeloa. The Spanish giants are reeling from a disappointing Champions League exit and a significant deficit in the domestic title race, with pressure building on Arbeloa with each passing game.
Arne Slot has admitted Liverpool are entering a transition period after the end of the Jurgen Klopp era. The Reds’ Premier League triumph last season delayed an inevitable rebuild, with several key players now set to depart. Slot insists the club’s hierarchy fully understands the situation.
Because of Alex Manninger, Jürgen Klopp suffered a bitter defeat in early 2015. He recalled this in Liverpool when he was still looking for an experienced goalkeeper.