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Jurgen Klopp reveals what has changed since leaving Liverpool after 'running out of energy'

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJurgen KloppLiverpool legend Jurgen Klopp has revealed what he thinks has changed since he left Liverpool in 2024, when he said he was rapidly "running out of energy" at AnfieldJurgen Klopp during the World Cup game between Germany and Paraguay.(Image: Harry Langer/DeFodi via Getty Images)Liverpool legend Jurgen Klopp says he has enjoyed taking time away from the game — but he is now ready for a return.Klopp is expected to take over from Julian Nagelsmann as Die Mannschaft's new head coach, with the German FA already having confirmed that talks are set to be held. He was replaced by Arne Slot, who was fired this summer and succeeded by Andoni Iraola, a year on from winning the Premier League title.But having taken some time out and then taken on a much less demanding role with the Red Bull group, Klopp feels like his energy levels have risen sufficiently to make a return."The timing even now is not perfect because I am currently under contract with Red Bull, but it is still better than it has ever been," Klopp said on Magenta TV."When I stopped at Liverpool, I lacked the energy for even one more year with the club, and I’m more than recharged now."Jurgen Klopp during the penalty shootout between Germany and Paraguay at the World Cup.(Image: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)Of course, with a national team job, the demands are much less than the day-to-day stresses of a club role.



Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."Yes, I can confirm the talks," Klopp said a couple of days ago after Nagelsmann was fired. I’ve said I’m interested in the talks.

I assume he won’t stand in the way. I’ve been there for 19 months.