Title success vindicated decision by Klopp and his staff to walk away from Reds

PETER KRAWIETZ believes Jurgen Klopp has been vindicated in his decision to leave Liverpool after seeing the Reds win the Premier League title under Arne Slot last season.

- By THEO SQUIRES

The long-serving German sent shockwaves through football when he announced in January 2024 that he would step down as manager at the end of the season after a trophy-laden nine years.

While Klopp would lead Liverpool to League Cup glory in his final season in charge, the Reds ultimately fell short in the Premier League title race.

But that did not stop Slot from winning the league in his first season in charge after succeeding Klopp.

Krawietz, who served as Klopp's assistant at both Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool after first working together at Mainz 05, stepped down from his role with the Reds alongside the rest of the backroom staff at the end of last season.

And having seen his former club win the title, he believes handing over the reins at that time was the best decision for everyone.

"We handed over a team that wasn’t yet fully developed, but in which a lot of things were already right," he said.

"A new coach could then be immediately successful with fresh energy and minor or major adjustments.