'They can’t treat me that way' - Four Liverpool players frozen out as Jurgen Klopp shows his ruthless side
With his booming laugh and big bear hugs, Jurgen Klopp is one of the best man-managers in world football.
But new light has perhaps been shed on a colder, more ruthless side of the Liverpool manager in recent weeks, as former Reds opened up on their Anfield exits.
It started with captain Jordan Henderson, who completed a controversial £12m move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq in the summer. In an interview with the Athletic back, he revealed how he had felt unwanted by both the German and the club as he decided to leave for pastures new.
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“There were a few things that sent alarm bells ringing,” he revealed. “I’ve got a very good relationship with Jurgen. He was very honest with me.
“I won’t go into detail about the conversation because it’s private, but it put me in a position where I knew that I wasn’t going to be playing as much. I knew there were going to be new players coming in my position.
“And if I’m not playing, as anybody will know, especially the manager, that can be quite difficult for me and especially when I’ve been at a club for so long, I’ve captained the team for so long. Especially when England’s a big thing for me. You’ve got the Euros coming up.
“And then there was an approach from Al Ettifaq to the club to see if it would be possible for me to go there. The reaction from the club again wasn’t to say no.
“At that moment, I felt as though my value or the want for me to stay, with the manager and within the club, maybe it had shifted. I knew that time would come at some point. I didn’t think it would be
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