As seismic as Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley leaving with Jurgen Klopp bombshell announcement leaving Liverpool legend Graeme Souness stunned
Jurgen Klopp departing Liverpool is as big as when legendary managers Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley departed Anfield.
That is according to talkSPORT host Simon Jordan, who spoke to former Liverpool boss and captain Graeme Souness following the surprise announcement.
Klopp stunned the football world on Friday morning with the revelation that he will stand down from his role as manager at the end of the season.
Since replacing Brendan Rodgers in October 2015, the 56-year-old has won seven major honours, and is regarded in the same esteem as Shankly and Paisley, who won a combined eight league titles during their spells in charge.
Despite Klopp having a contract until 2026, he has chosen to depart two years earlier, and has hinted he will never manage again.
«This is as seismic as Shankly leaving, Paisley [departing] and the changes of direction,» Jordan said when learning of the news.
«Because the culture of the dressing room has really inherently been built around Jurgen Klopp now and his ability to relate to the fans and build a side that plays in a unique fashion.
»It's a huge loss to the Premier League, it's a huge loss to Liverpool, everything goes on, but it's fascinating to hear someone say their reasons for leaving is because they are running out of energy.
«Because the very embodiment of energy is Jurgen Klopp and his sides.»
Souness, who played under Paisley, was equally astonished. «I'm amazed, I just think it's the demands of that job, it's one of the best jobs in the world if you can get it right, he's certainly done that.
»It would appear that after having a very difficult season last year, he's got a team again, but it's just the toll in takes on the individual.
«When I look at Jurgen Klopp, he's such a perfect fit
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