Liverpool: Andy Robertson reacts as Jurgen Klopp sends message after Anfield return
Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Football Insider or go back to LFC Live.
Credit: Imago Wed 1 April 2026 6:01, UK Liverpool hero Andy Robertson has reacted to a new message from Jurgen Klopp after he returned to the Anfield dugout over the weekend.Klopp won everything there was to win in his nearly nine years at Liverpool, as he transformed the club’s fortunes and took them back to challenging for silverware at the highest level.He left Anfield in 2024 to be succeeded by Arne Slot, and has since taken on a role as Red Bull’s Head of Global Football as he weighs up his next move in management.The German boss has been touted to return to Liverpool over the last few months amid uncertainty over Slot’s future in charge as they struggle in the Premier League.He could be appointed as Liverpool’s next manager in the summer if Slot is dismissed, with fans already getting another taste of him in action in the Anfield dugout on Saturday. 📋 Liverpool Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Anfield dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Andy Robertson reacts to Jurgen Klopp’s message after Liverpool legends matchKlopp was assistant coach of a side comprised of Liverpool legends as they faced a Borussia Dortmund legends team at Anfield on Saturday.He was joined in the dugout by fellow club icons Sir Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush and John Aldridge as Thiago Alcantara and Jay Spearing scored and the game ended 2-2.ManagerGames managedWinsDrawsLossesWin percentageTrophiesJurgen Klopp4912991098360.9%8Arne Slot10363172361.2%1Klopp vs Slot: Liverpool managerial statsKlopp took to Instagram on Tuesday to send a heartfelt message to Reds fans after the game alongside numerous pictures of him in the dugout, saying: “A dream you don’t dare to dream became true: first time as an assistant coach in my life.
“What an honour to assist Sir Kenny, alongside Ian and John! I hope I did an ok job – and surely we’ve had a lot of fun.”His post was liked by current Liverpool star Robertson and fellow club legend Steven Gerrard, who also took part in the game.Who are the frontrunners to replace Slot as Liverpool boss?It remains to be seen if Klopp is a genuine contender to be the next Liverpool manager, with sources telling Football Insider that Slot is under real pressure to turn results around before the end of the campaign.Former Reds star Xabi Alonso is the clear favourite with one of the top UK bookmakers to be their next manager, at odds of 1/3.Luis Enrique is believed to be a contender amid uncertainty around his future at PSG, and he is the second-favourite to be Liverpool’s manager after Slot, at odds of 3/1 as it stands.Gerrard and Julian Nagelsmann are next up at 8/1 respectively, while Klopp is an outside contender at 12/1 odds. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.