Jurgen Klopp’s Midfield Revamp: Liverpool Players on the Move
Liverpool’s midfield is undergoing a major revamp this summer, with up to five first-team players potentially leaving the club. Manager Jurgen Klopp has always said he won’t stand in the way of any player who wishes to leave, and it appears that his words are being put into action.
Fabinho Nearing Departure to Saudi Arabia
The Reds had 10 midfield options last season, but with Fabinho nearing a departure to Saudi Arabia and Jordan Henderson perhaps following, Klopp could be left with just four of them. Fabinho has been left behind as Liverpool travel to Germany for their pre-season training camp after receiving a £40 million bid from Al Ittihad – meaning his time at Anfield is nearly up.
Henderson Accepts Deal to Join Al Ettifaq
Jordan Henderson has accepted a deal to join Al Ettifaq, but no official bid has been lodged yet. It is claimed that they could have just £13.2 million to spend, which may not be enough to secure the transfer. While neither have publicly declared they want to leave, the writing appears on the wall as without interest from Saudi Arabia they both will have remained options for Klopp.
Klopp: “You Cannot Force People to Stay”
Klopp has worked hard to make Anfield the destination rather than the stepping stone, but if a player wishes to jump off the train and a deal is favourable, then it is time to let go. Klopp said back in 2020: “You cannot force people to stay. We never did, by the way. It’s all about timing, the right moment. We make changes and bring players in, and if a player wanted to go then we wouldn’t stand in the way. It’s just I don’t understand why they would want to.”
Klopp: “What Other Reason Could There Be?”
Klopp also said in 2020: “We could all look for something else if we wanted to, but for me, the only reason to leave Liverpool at the moment is the weather! What other reason could there be? This is one of the biggest clubs in the world. We pay the money, maybe not the most in the world but we pay good, we have a sensational stadium with outstanding supporters all over the world. Our colours are red which is the nicest colour anyway, so where are the reasons?”
Questions About Klopp’s Loyalty
There have always been questions about the manager being too loyal, hanging on just that little bit too long to a player and seeing value and performance decline. But when it comes to a player making their desire to leave known, Klopp has a different perspective. For fans, the sentiment of who would ever want to leave the club will always remain.
Liverpool’s midfield revamp this summer is set to be a major shake-up for the club, with up to five first-team players potentially leaving. Manager Jurgen Klopp has always said he won’t stand in the way of any player who wishes to leave, and it appears that his words are being put into action. Fabinho has been left behind as Liverpool travel to Germany for their pre-season training camp after receiving a £40 million bid from Al Ittihad, while Jordan Henderson has accepted a deal to join Al Ettifaq. While neither have publicly declared they want to leave, the writing appears on the wall as without interest from Saudi Arabia they both will have remained options for Klopp.
Klopp has worked hard to make Anfield the destination rather than the stepping stone, but if a player wishes to jump off the train and a deal is favourable, then it is time to let go. Klopp said back in 2020: “You cannot force people to stay. We never did, by the way. It’s all about timing, the right moment. We make changes and bring players in, and if a player wanted to go then we wouldn’t stand in the way. It’s just I don’t understand why they would want to.” He also said: “We could all look for something else if we wanted to, but for me, the only reason to leave Liverpool at the moment is the weather! What other reason could there be? This is one of the biggest clubs in the world. We pay the money, maybe not the most in the world but we pay good, we have a sensational stadium