Jurgen Klopp shows where his loyalty lies after jetting off to America

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Former Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp was spotted in New Jersey on Thursday as he attended a New York Red Bulls training session ahead of Saturday's Hudson River derby.

New York is one of several franchises overseen by Klopp, after he became Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull earlier this year.

Klopp left Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 season and took a hiatus to recharge before accepting the new advisory role with Red Bull.

Klopp faced backlash after accepting his new role, with RB Leipzig widely disliked in his native Germany due to disrupting soccer traditions.

However, Klopp has prioritized New York this weekend as the Red Bulls prepare to face New York City FC in Major League Soccer.

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The Hudson River derby is always a fierce clash in MLS, but Saturday's game is crucial for the Red Bulls.

Chicago also has a game in hand on the Red Bulls, meaning a loss in the Hudson River derby could end their playoff hopes.

Klopp attended Thursday's session to provide added motivation, and is expected to attend Saturday's game at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Klopp became the Red Bulls' Global Head of Soccer earlier this year.