Jurgen Klopp Slams Chelsea and Man Utd’s Ten Hag in Fiery Rant

Jurgen Klopp shared some heartfelt words as he said his goodbyes to Liverpool fans at a special event.

At a Q&A session on Tuesday night, Jurgen Klopp couldn’t help but throw a friendly jab at Chelsea and Manchester United as he bid farewell to Liverpool. The beloved 56-year-old coach, who’s stepping down this summer to make way for Arne Slot, was visibly moved, shedding tears while 10,000 fans sang his praises at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.

Klopp humorously mentioned he was advised to steer clear of certain topics like referees, VAR, and early kick-offs, but he couldn’t resist a little banter about rival teams.

He questioned Chelsea’s quick decision to let go of Mauricio Pochettino, expressing his gratitude for having the support of Liverpool’s owners, the Fenway Sports Group, rather than the more impulsive owners of some London clubs, hinting at Todd Boehly’s leadership at Chelsea.

“Let’s appreciate what we have with Fenway Sports Group, not like those who run some clubs in London,” Klopp remarked. “I doubt I would’ve lasted a year at Liverpool with them.”

He pointed out that just when Chelsea seemed to be getting their groove back, they went ahead and dismissed their manager anyway.

“The folks at Liverpool really care about the club. Are they the best out there? I’m not sure, but they’ve put in a solid effort, and I’ve always felt their backing,” Klopp added.

Klopp also seemed to critique Erik ten Hag’s handling of Jadon Sancho, who ended up back at Borussia Dortmund on loan after a disagreement with the United manager.

Sancho, who joined United from Dortmund in 2021, had a tough time showing his best consistently. Still, Klopp believed the young winger needed more encouragement rather than being hastily loaned out.

“When everyone else starts doubting a player, it’s the manager’s job to stand by him,” Klopp stated.

He criticized the practice of spending big on a player, like £80 million, only to send them away on loan, as some clubs have done. Klopp’s message was clear: support and patience are key.