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I'm working with Jurgen Klopp – Liverpool would love him back after Arne Slot

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Arne Slot has come under pressure following Liverpool's 1-0 defeat at Galatasaray on Tuesday, with Jurgen Klopp continue to be linked with a shock return to AnfieldLiverpool would "love" to have Jurgen Klopp back if Arne Slot was to leave the club. That's according to ex-Reds forward John Aldridge, who has tipped the German to make a sensational return should Slot exit Anfield at the end of the season.Klopp spent eight-and-a-half years at Liverpool before his departure in May 2024.



All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageREAD MORE: Jurgen Klopp taking job ‘discussed’ as Red Bull ‘not that happy’ with ex-Liverpool bossREAD MORE: 'I don't think Liverpool press Arne Slot panic button but it is obvious what he has to do now'Slot, meanwhile, replaced Klopp at Liverpool and won the Premier League title during his first season in 2024/25. Indeed, Slot's side sit sixth in the top flight, a mammoth 19 points behind leaders Arsenal and in a fight to seal a Champions League spot.There has been some talk that Slot could be under pressure if Liverpool don't qualify for the Champions League or win a trophy before the end of the season, with the Reds still in Europe's elite club competition and the FA Cup.

And Aldridge, who made 103 appearances for the Reds, scoring 63 times, has admitted he would welcome Klopp back with open arms if the club made the decision to axe Slot.Speaking to BOYLE Sports, Aldridge said: "We've got a massive charity game at Anfield in a week and a half's time and I'm on the staff with Jurgen Klopp, so I'm going to ask him!"I think we've moved on from Jurgen, but we'd love him back if Arne Slot were to go, obviously you would, because what he did for us, the passion he brought to the team, the club, and the fans was Bill Shankly-esque."If Arne Slot were to go, we’d love him to come back. Good luck to him, as long as when he plays against Liverpool in the Champions League in years to come, I’d want him to play his reserves!"Aldridge and Klopp are set to work together during a Liverpool FC Legends game against Borussia Dortmund later this month, with ex-Reds midfielder Steven Gerrard among the others on show.As for Liverpool's first-team squad, the Reds are next in action when they face Tottenham on Sunday.Buy Blood Red, our monthly Liverpool FC print publication for just £3.50 by clicking here