'You can't do a public vote' - Jurgen Klopp's former assistant hits back at criticism of RB Leipzig move

Despite some whispers of Klopp's fatigue in the previous season, nobody, not even Krawietz himself, anticipated the manager’s imminent exit. The news unleashed a wave of backlash from the fanbase, with many questioning his timing. 

In an interview with GOAL, Krawietz said: "I've taken note of the criticism. But I don't understand it. I think there's a bit of a misunderstanding on the part of the fans."

When pressed on what he meant about misunderstanding Klopp, Krawietz elaborated: "Where would Jurgen have been allowed to work, what would the public have approved of? There would have been numerous critical voices even if he, purely hypothetically, had become coach at Bayern Munich or Manchester United. Of course, that's not how free choice of profession works. You have to pay that much respect to an individual. You can't hold a public vote on what the fans approve of."

Some detractors argue Klopp should have claimed more silverware given the quality of his Liverpool squads. Krawietz, however, insists the only true disappointment remains one narrowly missed title.

"There was a season in which we got 97 points, which was one point too few in the end," he sighed. "Even today, I'd still love to have won that one."

Interestingly, Liverpool secured the Premier League immediately following Klopp’s departure and appear poised to dominate English football for years under Arne Slot. The Reds have kicked off the new season with a flawless start, winning their opening five fixtures, signalling that the club’s forward momentum remains intact. Liverpool will next face Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, with supporters eager to see if Slot’s side can extend their perfect run.