"Klopp is" - Journalist drops major update on Liverpool manager's future

Jurgen Klopp will not resign as Liverpool head coach and is already making plans with the club for next summer’s transfer window, according to a new report.

The Reds have endured a torrid start to the season.

After consecutive Premier League defeats Klopp’s side sit in ninth place, eight points adrift of the Champions League places and 15 points behind table toppers Arsenal.

While there has been speculation surrounding the future of Reds boss Klopp, a journalist has today claimed that the German still has the full backing of the Liverpool ownership.

Sky Sports reported Florian Plettenberg tweeted: “Been told that he still has the total support of the owners. Klopp is also not thinking about resigning - confirmed.

“Liverpool wants to invest in top transfers next summer - with Klopp. A central midfielder is wanted in winter already!”

The journalist then added: “A topic in the club is a lack of communication on the pitch. Some of the new players don’t speak English very well what makes it difficult.

“Especially in stressful situations during the game. But they all working on solutions. Vitor Matos helps a lot.”

Klopp has enjoyed unprecedented success since being appointed Liverpool manager in 2015.

The German guided the club to successive Champions League finals in 2018 and 2019, winning the latter to secure the Reds’ sixth title in the competition.

The following season Klopp delivered Liverpool's first league title of the Premier League era, amassing a club record of 99 points.

However, this season his once dominant and energetic side have looked tired and cumbersome. Midfield maestro Thiago Alcantara has struggled with injuries, while club captain Jordan Henderson no longer seems to have the fitness to play every game.

Meanwhile, the club’s brightest stars, including England’s Trent Alexander-Arnold and Brazil international Fabinho, have desperately struggled for form.

However, if reports are to be believed Klopp will be there to oversee Liverpool’s rebuilding job, with the club heavily linked with Borrusia Dortmund’s all-action midfielder Jude Bellingham.

The England international’s signature would certainly help re-inject some dynamism and quality in the middle of the park.

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Topics: Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, Jude Bellingham

Chris Byfield

Sport journalist with experience writing on football, rugby, boxing and the Olympics. I'm also a Crystal Palace fan. Please don't hold this against me.