Key member of Klopp's backroom staff at Liverpool now working for Man Utd after abrupt departure

A former member of Jurgen Klopp's backroom staff is now working for Man Utd after departing Anfield last summer.

The member of staff in question is club doctor Jim Moxon, who left Liverpool shortly before the beginning of the 2022/23 season.

The Athletic claimed that the Reds were surprised by Moxon's decision to step down from his role and, as of November, were yet to find his replacement.

At the time, an appointment was close to being made after sporting director Julian Ward produced a list of external targets, with other Reds medical staff filling in for Moxon on matchdays.

And in late November, Liverpool announced that Jonathan Power would become the new club doctor.

The Daily Mail reported that Klopp was involved in the recruitment process, and that Power worked with the England men's team for four years between 2017 and 2021 as their performance medicine director, meaning he has strong pedigree.

The same source also says that a group headed by Klopp, Ward and two other staff members 'unanimously agreed' on Power's appointment.

Meanwhile, Liverpool's former doctor has taken up a role at their fierce rivals.

Ex-Klopp staff member now at Man Utd

Moxon took up a role at Manchester United following his decision to depart Liverpool, and has been working alongside their club doctor Steve McNally.

But United announced last month that McNally would be stepping down at the end of January, with Moxon replacing him in the role until a permanent successor is found.

Their club statement reads: "McNally will be replaced on an interim basis by Dr Jim Moxon while the club searches for a permanent successor.

"Jim has a strong background in medicine and sports science, working most recently as club doctor for Liverpool. He has started working with Steve from this week [statement published December 8] to ensure a smooth transition."