Jurgen Klopp’s Future: Insights from Collymore on Liverpool’s Management Potential

Jurgen Klopp spent almost nine years managing Liverpool, overseeing 491 matches during his tenure. Under his leadership, the Reds achieved their first top-flight title in three decades, along with domestic cup victories and a Champions League win.

Klopp recently decided to shorten his contract to take a break from coaching and has since taken on the role of Global Head of Soccer for Red Bull. At the age of 58, he has consistently expressed his disinterest in returning to management in the immediate future.

Despite this, his name frequently arises whenever a high-profile coaching position becomes available. Currently, there is no vacancy at Anfield, as Dutch manager Arne Slot is still in charge. However, Liverpool has faced a challenging 2025-26 season, following an unprecedented transfer spending spree.

When asked if Liverpool would pursue Klopp should he express a desire to return to coaching, former Reds striker Stan Collymore, in collaboration with BetWright, responded, “If he’s available, absolutely. I can definitely see it happening.”

Collymore emphasized that Liverpool, as England’s most successful club, has a tradition of stability and does not typically engage in frequent managerial changes, unlike Chelsea and Manchester United.

He added, “If someone wins the title in their first season without any financial expenditure, it speaks volumes about their capabilities. Klopp was meticulously recruited, and he delivered in his first season. While the second season has presented challenges, the integration of players like Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk has been crucial, especially with record-breaking transfers. The third season will be a test of his adaptability without Salah and with new talents like Wirtz, Isak, and Ekitike.”

Collymore noted that unless Klopp were to declare, “I’m coming back to football and Liverpool is my only destination,” the club’s hierarchy might prefer to support Slot in his ongoing project, given his successful first season.

Furthermore, Collymore remarked on the criticism faced by Slot, highlighting the contradictions in public opinion regarding Klopp’s legacy and Slot’s achievements. He stated, “Critics cannot simultaneously claim it was easy for Slot due to Klopp’s legacy and then argue that he is merely a placeholder manager. He led the team to victory; he deserves recognition for that.”

In conclusion, Collymore suggested that if Klopp were to announce his desire to return to Liverpool specifically, the club would likely consider it seriously. However, if he sought a new challenge with interest from other clubs, Liverpool might opt to maintain faith in Slot, whose contract extends until 2027, as he continues to pursue FA Cup and Champions League success this season.