Klopp reveals Liverpool players' reaction to his shock departure announcement

Jurgen Klopp revealed the Liverpool squad's response to his unexpected departure announcement after nearly nine years at the helm.

In a press conference, the German manager, whose announcement sent shockwaves through English football, addressed the team's reaction and dismissed any inquiries regarding his successor.

Klopp stated, 'The players I spoke to altogether and a few others after that. We have a really strong bond, but they haven't asked questions yet. We have a really strong bond. We are professionals...

'The agreement with the players is for one year (at the start of the season). We are completely in that year, and the boys are in a really good mood.'

'It wasn't like the players were having a party when I told them, but they were out training as normal. It's different from when a manager is sacked, who just goes in and says goodbye.'

Regarding his potential successor, former Liverpool player Xabi Alonso is currently the bookmakers' frontrunner after an impressive start to his managerial career with Bayer Leverkusen.

However, Klopp clarified that he will have no influence on the selection process, stating, 'No, why should I? In this world, you have a few faces who do an incredible job, you don't see too often. It looks like I do all the work, I don't and I can't.'

'What we have built is an incredibly strong structure behind the scenes. So many people work here with only one idea: to find the best thing for Liverpool.

'That will happen. The last thing they need is the old man giving advice, and I certainly won't be doing that.' The boss added.

Klopp will depart Liverpool at the end of the season after a nine-year tenure with the club.