AFP, Chicago :
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Thursday he expects to remain at Anfield for at least three more years as the Premier League giants prepare to kick off their pre-season tour to North America.
Klopp, who successfully guided Liverpool to a sixth Champions League crown last month, was taken aback when asked to comment on reports suggesting he may leave the club when his current contract expires in 2022.
“Wow! I don’t think a lot of people get asked that question three years before the contract is expiring,” Klopp said.
“We will see. Why should we think about this? At least three years – that’s the answer. At least three years.”
ESPN reported last month that Klopp was pondering a sabbatical when his Liverpool contract ends. Agent Mark Kosicke meanwhile has hinted that Klopp may be interested in taking over as coach of the German national team.
Klopp however was solely focused on preparations for the coming season on Thursday as the Reds begin a three-game US tour that starts on Friday against Borussia Dortmund in South Bend, Indiana.
“I’m excited about having the first proper test,” said Klopp, who added that he is not overly concerned by results during the tour.
“So far, so good but there is a lot of work to do,” said Klopp. “We played at a specific level last year which should be the basis for what we expect from ourselves for next season.
“It’s not about results, it’s about performance and there is still space for improvement and that’s what we are working on. We know that.”
Liverpool’s preparations have been disrupted by the international football calendar.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Thursday he expects to remain at Anfield for at least three more years as the Premier League giants prepare to kick off their pre-season tour to North America.
Klopp, who successfully guided Liverpool to a sixth Champions League crown last month, was taken aback when asked to comment on reports suggesting he may leave the club when his current contract expires in 2022.
“Wow! I don’t think a lot of people get asked that question three years before the contract is expiring,” Klopp said.
“We will see. Why should we think about this? At least three years – that’s the answer. At least three years.”
ESPN reported last month that Klopp was pondering a sabbatical when his Liverpool contract ends. Agent Mark Kosicke meanwhile has hinted that Klopp may be interested in taking over as coach of the German national team.
Klopp however was solely focused on preparations for the coming season on Thursday as the Reds begin a three-game US tour that starts on Friday against Borussia Dortmund in South Bend, Indiana.
“I’m excited about having the first proper test,” said Klopp, who added that he is not overly concerned by results during the tour.
“So far, so good but there is a lot of work to do,” said Klopp. “We played at a specific level last year which should be the basis for what we expect from ourselves for next season.
“It’s not about results, it’s about performance and there is still space for improvement and that’s what we are working on. We know that.”
Liverpool’s preparations have been disrupted by the international football calendar.
