It's time for Jurgen Klopp to return - it's exactly what Liverpool needs right now
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Even as the Reds lifted the Premier League title without him last year, it was impossible not to feel his influence on that triumph - and his absence in last season’s downturn.Even Pep Guardiola felt like he’d lost a little of his majesty without his long-time rival to spar with, and with the Catalan leaving his post at Manchester City this summer, soccer wouldn’t have been the same without both him and Klopp.News that the legendary former Liverpool boss could soon be returning then is fantastic. If he wants it, the Germany job is his, and there might be no better way for him to make his comeback.Sure, he has looked happy in his time away from the dugout, but Klopp’s job at Red Bull has never quite felt right, for a multitude of reasons.
He was made to be a manager, and now is the perfect time to lead his country after yet another embarrassing exit from the World Cup.Of course, that could end any lingering hopes Liverpool fans might have had of him returning to Anfield. As much as he pushed back on the idea of returning to management over the past couple of years, he was never quite prepared to completely rule out coming back to Anfield, such was his connection to the club.In truth, that always felt like a long shot, and with Andoni Iraola taking charge this summer, hopefully the Spaniard won’t give any reason for fans to be calling for Klopp again.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Clearly, he been earmarked to be the creative force for club and country, but both Arne Slot and Julian Nagelsmann have now tried and failed to get the best out of him.Jurgen Klopp's appointment could be just what Florian Wirtz needs(Image: (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images))Iraola’s appointment at Anfield will see Liverpool moving back in the direction that Klopp had the club on during his time in charge, and now with the man himself looking set to take over for Germany, that can only be good news for the Reds.Klopp has the knack for getting the best out of players, as we saw with countless players at Liverpool - many of whom have gone on to struggle to replicate their form elsewhere.If he can do the same with Wirtz, then we may well start to see the player Liverpool broke its transfer record for. Klopp's return is exactly what is needed right now.James Findlater James Findlater is a Content Editor for Liverpool.com, bringing nearly a decade of experience to his coverage of Liverpool FC and the wider football landscape.