In January, the Reds boss made a surprising announcement that this season would be his last after nine years in charge of the team. The players were informed of Klopp’s decision before it was announced to the public. Alexander-Arnold noted that the early morning meeting hinted at a significant announcement. Usually, the team arrives at 10 or half past 10 and holds a meeting at 12 before training, but this time they had a meeting at half past 10, which was unprecedented.
Klopp declared to the team at that meeting that his time as the manager was over. The players knew that Klopp felt that another season would be too much for him, but he assured them that he had enough energy to last until the end of the season. He emphasized the importance of taking things one season at a time and not worrying about the next season until it comes. Alexander-Arnold spoke about the mentality that Klopp has established at the club, highlighting that Klopp doesn’t aim for the team to be the best in the world or play the best football.
Instead, Klopp wants the team to be the most difficult to defeat, instilling a mentality where every opponent fears facing them, knowing they must do something extraordinary to win.
