As he entered the pitch through Anfield’s famous tunnel, the entire gallery woke up. Liverpool fans stood up to welcome Jurgen Klopp to Anfield for the last time. Liverpool’s match against Wolves on the ground became secondary last night. Liverpool’s 2-0 win with goals from Alexis McAllister and Jarel Quanshah was hardly the focus of the match. Everything is messed up from the start. The coach who has returned the lost glory to Liverpool after years of dusting, how is something else important during his departure!
Klopp said in his farewell speech
So after the match, when the 56-year-old coach was walking towards the temporary stage built in the middle of the field, Anfield roared with chants of ‘Klopp, Klopp’. Klopp, who took charge of Liverpool in 2015, announced in January this year that he will say goodbye at the end of the season. The Liverpool authorities organized various events to celebrate his farewell. He was given a ‘guard of honor’ by the Liverpool players when he went to the temporary stage in the middle of the field after the match. At that time, Klopp was accompanied by club owners, directors and goodwill ambassadors. A special attraction was Anfield legend Kenny Dalglish.
I will cry too
Klopp became emotional after seeing so many arrangements and love at the time of farewell. Klop, who has won a total of 9 titles including the Champions League and Premier League for Liverpool in almost 9 years, stood on the stage and took the microphone in his hand and said, “I am very happy. I can’t believe it. I am happy with the game, this atmosphere and this family. It’s fantastic, thank you very much.’ Klopp didn’t stop, saying in a trembling voice, ‘I don’t think it’s the end. Looks like a start. Today I saw a football team playing full of talent, youth, creativity, will and hunger (to win). It’s a part of progress. This is definitely what you need.
Klopp then spoke about Liverpool changing or going back to the old days. There he gave credit to the supporters, ‘I have had to pay a lot of attention in these few weeks. I realized a lot. People say, I turned them (Liverpool) from skeptics to believers. This is not true. You did it. No one told you to stop believing. This club is having a better time now than in a long time. Klopp then spoke about the atmosphere of the club and placed Liverpool fans on another level, “We have such a wonderful stadium and training center. And there you are—the superpowers of the football world. Wow!’
Klopp then spoke about Liverpool’s change, saying, “We’ve decided whether we’re going to be scared or we’re going to be excited.” We decide whether to believe or not. I still believe 100%. Yes, I have seen many cry and I will cry tonight too. Because I will miss these people. But change is good. Everything will be fine. Because the fundamentals are 100% correct.
Before thanking everyone one last time, Klopp made a plea to Liverpool fans about the new coach, saying, ‘You will welcome the new coach (Arne Slott) as you told me. You will do it all the way from day one. You will keep believing. You will lead the team forward. I am also one of you. i love you too thank you You are the best team in the world. Thank you.’
