The past week or so has been one of the toughest of the Jurgen Klopp era for Liverpool.

In case being thrashed at home by Atalanta wasn’t enough on Thursday, the Reds followed it up by likely putting themselves out of the running for the Premier League title on Sunday.

In truth, it had been coming.



But the latest two results are a stark reminder that things could be a whole lot different under a new manager next season.

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Even Jurgen himself, usually so defiant after a loss, seemed a little resigned on Sunday.

It was very downbeat.

“You just wonder a little bit when he came out and did the interview when he was leaving about how tired he was, he’d had enough, it was a strain on him.

You just wonder if everything that’s happened with the manager this season is just taking its toll come the end of the season.”

It’s understandable if Klopp and his players are feeling a little drained after the last two results.

Do that, and they might just have another two or three matches left, too.

There are five weeks left for Jurgen to leave his final, lasting mark on the club.

Beyond that he’s already declared that he’ll be taking a break, so he has plenty of time to recharge after May.

Further into the future, you can see Klopp taking the Germany national team job.