The day finally came, coach Jurgen Klopp officially said goodbye to Liverpool fans after 9 years of association.
Coach Jurgen Klopp on his farewell day to Liverpool – Photo: Liverpool FC
Liverpool defeated Wolves 2-0 at Anfield in the final round of the Premier League on the night of May 19. That was also the match that ended the 9-year reign of 56-year-old coach Jurgen Klopp .
Farewell to a legend
In 9 years, Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool 491 matches, winning a total of 7 titles, notably the first Premier League championship in 30 years. Besides, it is the first UEFA Champions League championship in 14 years, the first FA Cup in 16 years, and the first Club World Cup championship in history.
All of those achievements are “miracles”, but they are not enough to express the influence that Jurgen Klopp brings to Liverpool. Because success in football is not always measured by silver trophies.
Most importantly, Jurgen Klopp has revived Liverpool . He brought this team back to its glory days with high-energy “gegenpress” (counter-attack) football. Now fans of the port city don’t need to remember the days of Bill Shankly or Bob Paisley in the 1960s or 1970s to feel proud. They had all the glory and arrogance under Jurgen Klopp.
With those contributions, Jurgen Klopp deserves to be honored. Liverpool fans gave him a special and emotional farewell. Before the match, crowds of Liverpool fans lined the street to welcome coach Klopp and Liverpool’s bus as they passed.
The traditional song ” You’ll Never Walk Alone ” continuously sounded, in the earnest and choked eyes of everyone. At that time, Klopp gently placed his hand on his chest, his heart was overflowing with intense emotions.
Captain Van Dijk hugged coach Jurgen Klopp tightly and burst into tears – Photo: Getty
Captain Van Dijk cried when saying goodbye to coach Jurgen Klopp
After the match ended, captain Van Dijk burst into tears and hugged coach Jurgen Klopp tightly. Van Dijk said: “I don’t know what to say, this is a very emotional day. You cannot prepare for moments like this. He deserves everyone’s love.”
Many Liverpool fans at Anfield also burst into tears to see off the German teacher. Whoever takes over the hot seat at Anfield in the future will have to cope with great pressure from the legacy left by Jurgen Klopp.
Speaking to the crowd on the farewell day, Jurgen Klopp choked back tears: “I was completely surprised, happy and unbelievable. I’m very happy for all of you, about the atmosphere, about the match, about being part of this family. Thank you so much.”
He continued: “It doesn’t feel like the end, it just feels like the beginning because I see today a team full of talent, youth, creativity, desire, ambition… That is Everything we need in a football team.”
The last words that Jurgen Klopp wants to send to Liverpool are: “I love you. On my jacket is the words “I love Liverpool”. I will never walk alone again. Thank you for that.”
