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'The last thing they need is advice from the old man!' - Jurgen Klopp insists he will have no say in Liverpool's next manager after announcing exit

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  • Klopp set to leave Liverpool
  • Will leave club after nine years
  • Insists that he won't have a say in replacement
  • Roberto De Zerbi Xabi Alonso Jose MourinhoGetty/GOAL

    WHAT HAPPENED?

    With the German set to depart the club after nine years at the helm, the hunt for a new manager has begun at Anfield with names like Xabi Alonso, Roberto De Zerbi and Jose Mourinho mentioned. As the hiring of a new manager can be challenging for a club, Klopp has vowed to stay away from the decision-makers as they look to replace him.

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  • WHAT KLOPP SAID

    When asked if he would aid the club with a suitable replacement, Klopp said [via BBC]: "So many people work here with only one idea - to find a perfect solution for Liverpool. The last thing they need is advice from the old man walking out of the door. I wish for the future this club the very, very, very best."

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Klopp has been touted as one of the greatest managers in the Premier League and the Reds will have a difficult time replacing the stature of the German at the club. During his nine years at the club, Klopp won six major trophies including a Champions League in 2019 and the club's first Premier League since 1990.

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  • WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

    The club will look at all suitable replacements for Klopp and thanks to the timing of his announcement, they will have a decent amount of time to make their decisions.

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