Jurgen Klopp’s Missteps and Liverpool’s Collapsed Empire

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool empire is collapsing, and the image that will define its downfall is the heated touchline row between Klopp and Mo Salah during their 2-2 draw with West Ham. The unity of Klopp’s “Mentality Monsters” seems to be a thing of the past, and Salah’s behavior reflects this. Since Klopp announced his intention to quit the club in January, Liverpool’s season has taken a turn for the worse. While finishing third in the Premier League and winning the Carabao Cup may not be a disgrace, it could have been avoided if Klopp had left last summer when he knew he was no longer fully effective. Now, Liverpool’s post-Klopp rebuild will begin with Arne Slot as manager, a difficult task considering they may also lose their best players, Salah and Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool’s time as Manchester City’s leading domestic rivals is over, with Arsenal surpassing them over two seasons. In terms of Klopp’s reign at Liverpool, he falls behind the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola, but still ranks among the greats such as Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho. However, had Klopp timed his exit better and achieved more success, he could have elevated himself to the highest echelon. Ultimately, Klopp got it wrong with his timing and manner of exit, as evidenced by his squabble with Salah on the touchline. In other football news, the Footballer of the Year award voting is closing soon, and Cole Palmer is seen as a strong contender despite playing for a less successful team. Erik ten Hag’s claim that Manchester United is one of the most dynamic and entertaining teams in the Premier League is met with agreement, as United has been involved in many thrilling matches this season. As for the Champions League final, while many expect a glamour matchup between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, an all-German final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund would be preferable for the excitement of seeing Englishmen Eric Dier and Jadon Sancho face off. Finally, Sweden’s decision to vote against introducing VAR is praised, as many believe the system has proven to be ruinous and should be scrapped.