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Jurgen Klopp has spoken out in defense of RB Leipzig, addressing recent criticism of the German club’s performance this season

This is Klopp's first job since leaving Liverpool last summer, saying he was too tired to keep going as the Reds' head coach.

He has now admitted he turned down the Germany job while at Anfield, sent a warning to record signing Florian Wirtz and spoken about his replacement, Arne Slot.

RB Leipzig, known for its data-driven recruitment model and focus on developing young talent, has faced increasing scrutiny after falling short of expectations in both domestic and European competitions last season.

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In an interview with Welt, Klopp said: “RB Leipzig did an outstanding job for years?

Just because they didn’t qualify for the Champions League this time doesn’t mean everything is bad.”

The fact Leipzig finished outside of the Bundesliga top four last season, sparking questions about their long-term trajectory and the effectiveness of their model.

Jurgen Klopp has criticized the narrative surrounding RB Leipzig

And that includes more than just Leipzig.”

Nonetheless, Klopp reaffirmed his commitment to helping Leipzig rediscover the edge that made them one of the Bundesliga’s most exciting teams.

He added: "But if we focus on Leipzig for now, it’s up to us to figure out how we can once again find talents and give wings to players who are ready to take the next step — and ready to work hard off the ball in a team that has always been a challenger and still is."