Jurgen Klopp warns Andoni Iraola as World Cup raises Liverpool anxiety
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It will come as no surprise to Liverpool fans that former boss Jurgen Klopp holds little love for the British media.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYThe German head coach – who managed the Reds between 2015 to 2024 – bemoaned the criticism of Thomas Tuchel’s England side following a goalless draw with Ghana in the World Cup.The Three Lions had kicked off their group stage campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia.Jurgen Klopp’s indirect warning to Andoni IraolaWords of comfort for the former Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund coach, and a warning, perhaps, for Andoni Iraola at Anfield?Want more Empire of the Kop coverage?
Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust“Thomas Tuchel is an outstanding coach. Outstanding coaches sometimes have a draw.
And sometimes you don’t score, and sometimes you’re unlucky,” Klopp told ITV.The 59-year-old went on to add: “I know how the British media are. Stay calm.“I don’t think there was ever, in the history of the World Cup, a team that won all games.” "Outstanding coaches sometimes draw" Jurgen Klopp gives his thoughts on Thomas Tuchel as a coach and answers questions on whether he will return to coaching… 👀 pic.twitter.com/fGkHEUpFz0 — ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 24, 2026Our new head coach, of course, has already had a taste of the additional pressures that come with managing a Premier League club, thanks to his successful spell with Bournemouth.But with the greatest of respect to the Cherries, the expectation levels at Liverpool will be considerably greater.A reality Jurgen Klopp is more than familiar with in his time on the red half of Merseyside.The media will ask questions but Liverpool must give Iraola timeThe questions have already begun ahead of pre-season: will Iraola be able to make the step up to a Premier League behemoth in Liverpool FC?