Jurgen Klopp is not short of memorable moments from his time in charge of Liverpool (Picture: Getty Images)
Jurgen Klopp has picked out some of his favourite moments from his nine-year spell in charge of Liverpool, which comes to an end this weekend.
The 56-year-old is stepping down as manager at Anfield after the final game of the season on Sunday against Wolves.
It will be an emotional occasion on Merseyside after a fantastic stint in charge, which saw the club win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup, among other successes.
There are plenty of options for the German when he looks back on highlights of his Liverpool career, but he didn’t have to go far back for his favourite performance, which came in March this year in a 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
‘I would say the best football we played was against Manchester City this year. We never controlled City like we did that day. That day we played the best,’ Klopp told a press conference on Friday.
‘We won before but they were different games. We played really good, scored incredible goals against them, but controlling a game against a team like that, putting them under pressure like that we never did before. So that was my favourite, maybe 60 minutes.’
Klopp then picked out his favourite goal, assist and save from his time at Liverpool, with Alisson Becker featuring twice.
Alisson Becker headed in an unlikely winner against West Brom in 2021 (Picture: Getty Images)
The Brazilian goalkeeper memorably scored an injury time winner against West Brom back in 2021, while he also produced a stunning late save against Napoli in the Champions League in 2018.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s quick-thinking assist from a corner for Divock Origi against Barcelona in the Champions League also stands out in the Liverpool manager’s mind.
‘Best goal: Alisson Becker,’ said Klopp. ‘Best assist: Trent Alexander-Arnold against Barcelona. Best save: Alisson Becker against Napoli.’
Unsurprisingly it has been a difficult and emotional time for Klopp as he prepares to leave the club at which he has become a legend.
‘[It’s been the] most intense week of my life, saying goodbyes to so many people. We don’t have to pretend it’s a normal week,’ he said.
‘The game, I’m a pragmatic person, this is the final game then holiday, so it’s business as usual, but while knowing everything will be different.
‘The players said goodbye yesterday, we had a barbecue, a goodbye celebration. I don’t know exactly how many shirts I signed last week, I think now everyone has one.
‘Saying goodbye is never nice, saying it without feeling hurt would mean the time together was not great, and I had a great time.’
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