The former Liverpool manager says a return to lead Liverpool is plausible in theory.

Jurgen Klopp, who left Anfield in 2024, remarked that returning someday remains a possibility. The 58-year-old, post a game-changing nine-year spell that included Champions League success and the Premier League crown for three decades, has since taken on positions overseeing worldwide football within the Red Bull organization and as an advisor for the DFL.

Fan Sentiment and Klopp’s Candid Remarks

Liverpool won England's top flight in the previous campaign, yet numerous supporters who revere Klopp would be thrilled by the possibility that he may eventually return. Speaking candidly, he told Steven Bartlett: “I said I refuse to lead a different club in England. Therefore should it be the Reds...yeah. In theory, it could happen.”

“Being 58, that means I might decide later on, it's uncertain. Is a decision required immediately? Then I will not coach again. Luckily, I don’t have to do that. I'll simply watch how things unfold.”

What Would Lure Him Back?

Pressed on the specific conditions would need to occur to bring him back to the touchline, he confessed he was not instantly drawn toward coming back. “It's unclear to me, I love what I do right now,” he stated. “I don’t miss coaching; No desire to be during downpours through long matches; I don’t miss going to press conferences repeatedly each week or doing numerous chats a week.

“No nostalgia for the changing area per se, yet sharing a meal alongside the squad talking freely, I appreciate that. Success was frequent thus frequently great spirits at the club. I can still hear Van Dijk's laughter in my ear to illustrate.”

Commending Arne Slot

He spoke highly regarding Arne Slot, praising him due to the changes which secured the championship in the previous season. They've been defeated four consecutive matches across various tournaments following significant transfers, yet he dismissed the notion it could be a decline.

“[Liverpool have] a phenomenal forward such as Wirtz, doubters will be silenced if you use the wrong words. He’s an incredible talent. Ekitike, incredible player. This is a well-built well-judged squad. You don’t have to worry regarding the Reds, they will be fine.”

Heartfelt Words for the Late Forward

He shared movingly on the loss of Jota, whom he brought in in 2020, along with the consequences for the team. The Portugal international lost his life in a car crash alongside his brother this past summer.

“How do you replace such an individual? It goes beyond his footballing ability, it’s the guy he was. It's hard to picture the squad without him in it. Putting it into words is tough about it. A devastating blow for all the boys also. Nobody at Liverpool might employ it for poor performances though it's a fact. Being in that space where his spirit remains. Coping with it emotionally is difficult. Impossible.”