“I wish I could say no”

Jürgen Klopp experienced a fall with FC Liverpool that was thought to be impossible, also reminiscent of his last season at Borussia Dortmund. After the sixth home bankruptcy in a row, the disappointment is great.

Liverpool FC were undefeated with 68 consecutive home games until the incredible streak was snapped on January 21. The bankruptcy against Burnley is at the same time the beginning of a much less proud series that will continue on Sunday in a duel with the newly promoted Fulham.

The team have suffered six losses in a row at home, setting a new club record. In the Premier League, the defending champion falls to eighth place, the gap with the Champions League places is growing. Former Bundesliga pro Jan-Aage Fjörtoft speaks on Twitter from the hearts of many fans: “Liverpool’s collapse is one of the most shocking things I have seen in football.”

The parallels with Klopp’s BVB last season

The unexpected recession is somewhat reminiscent of Klopp’s farewell season at Borussia Dortmund 2014/15. After glorious years with the double in 2012 and entry to the Champions League final in 2013, several prominent players seemed exhausted at the time. After Matchday 19 BVB was last on the table, the successful coach’s system seemed cracked.

In April 2015, the club announced the dismissal of Klopp at the end of the season, after which the outgoing manager and his team began a chase through the Europa League venues. Years later, club manager Watzke writes in retrospect in his published book: “Perhaps it would have been better if we had replaced the whole team, and not the manager. Because I knew we would never have a coach like that again, but good players do. “

Klopp: “I don’t always have to have a good time”

It remains to be seen whether the 53-year-old will find a way out of the crisis with Liverpool. Above all, Klopp is concerned with the question of why. “It would be a masterpiece to find out how you can change that overnight,” says the visibly thoughtful German about the reasons after Sunday’s recent setback.

When asked if he’s at a low point in his coaching career, Klopp admits: “I wish I could say no. But it is. That’s not a problem, I don’t always have to have a good time. “Besides, the next opportunity will come soon.” Thank God we will be back to play in three days, “emphasizes Klopp on Sunday:” And that’s a different competition. ”

On Wednesday, the reigning English champions welcome Leipzig to the second leg of the Champions League (live on “Blue Sport”). Despite the victory away from home in the first match, the respect is great. “Leipzig is currently in the Bundesliga. They won’t give up just because they are 2-0 down, “Klopp warns. Especially because of the Reds’ most recent home record, with good reason.

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