'I played for Liverpool and can see Jurgen Klopp return - but fans must consider one thing'

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Despite Arne Slot earning some relief following Liverpool's dramatic late victory on Sunday over local rivals Everton on Sunday, the scrutiny on the Dutchman persists.Owen, who netted 158 goals across eight seasons at Anfield, suggests Klopp could make a return to the Liverpool dugout should Slot depart the club this summer.Nevertheless, he made clear that such a scenario is likely more wishful thinking than reality, referencing Klopp's original rationale for departing: that the German was depleting the energy necessary to manage a Premier League and Champions League-contending side.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageREAD MORE: Michael Owen makes bold prediction on Everton and Liverpool's final league table positionREAD MORE: Wayne Rooney threatens to reignite Liverpool war of words after defender 'thrown under bus'"I would say it's wishful thinking, but you'd never know, do you?

So, I'm sure that lots of Liverpool fans would dream of that scenario."And I guess if he's going to click his fingers and [Klopp] said, 'Right, I want to come back', then Liverpool would have a big decision to make because it's not like the current management are pulling up trees. I do see Jurgen Klopp potentially wanting to come back to management, but he did manage Liverpool for a long, long time and obviously decided, 'Right, time's up' - whether he'd want to go and do it again [I don't know].

It would be fascinating, but I would say more wishful thinking rather than reality."Owen also commended Klopp for maintaining his distance from Liverpool since departing the club in the summer of 2024, drawing a comparison with the conduct of ex-Man United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.While the legendary former United boss has remained a visible presence at Old Trafford, Owen believes Klopp's choice to largely keep away from Anfield following his exit has shown respect towards Slot.The England legend's comments follow the iconic German manager addressing the prospect of an Anfield return in October last year, suggesting it was theoretically feasible. The role that he's in, at Red Bull, he is thrown in front of journalists an awful lot."You know, he is getting asked these questions, and I'm pretty sure that if he didn't have to do the press, he wouldn't be out on X, and writing out statements about the state of Liverpool."I don't think he wants to do that.