Premier League managers have begun reacting to Chelsea's decision to sack Graham Potter, with Jurgen Klopp's words, in particular, catching everyone's attention.
The Merseyside giants are set to face the London heavyweights on Tuesday, hence why he discussed this issue, but there are other interesting parallels between Potter and Klopp.
Just like the former Stamford Bridge boss, the German tactician has been struggling all season, with both the Reds and the Blues languishing lower down the table than many had initially expected.
As a result, some fans have begun questioning Klopp and whether he should remain in charge at Anfield for the foreseeable future. The 55-year-old did not shy away from this topic during his press conference for the trip to Stamford Bridge, admitting that he has been underperforming and is still in a job simply due to his previous success at the club.
"What can I say about that?" Klopp said when asked for his thoughts on Potter's sacking and Brendan Rodgers' departure from Leicester.
"I think the elephant in the room is why I am still sitting here in this crazy world, last man standing."
"I think the elephant in the room is why am I still sitting here? In this crazy world. The last man standing."
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) April 3, 2023
Jurgen Klopp admits that Liverpool are not where they are expected to be. Also reflecting on two managers leaving their roles yesterday pic.twitter.com/dZ54URGt2r
The former Dortmund boss was then asked about his job security and whether he fears losing his position amid the crisis at Anfield. Klopp's response was open and straightforward:
"I don't think that Graham was afraid but there is no need for being afraid [of getting sacked]. I am here to deliver. I am not here as a talisman or for murals on walls.
Jurgen Klopp on his future:
— Anfield Watch (@AnfieldWatch) April 3, 2023
"I'm not afraid [of the sack], no. There's no need for being afraid, I need to deliver." pic.twitter.com/NUTk2NJDgE
"I am here to deliver, I know that 100 percent. I know I am here for what happened in the last few years, I don't like relying on that.
"I am fully in, we have to sort it. We cannot continue playing like we do from time to time. I am really disappointed about us that we do these kind of things but now we have to find a way out."
Liverpool recently lost 4-1 away to Manchester City, with Guardiola's men tearing the Reds to pieces in that fixture. Julian Alvarez, Kevin de Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, and Jack Grealish all got on the scoresheet in what was a chaotic and disorganized display from Klopp's men.
That result leaves Salah and Co. in eighth, eight points behind Newcastle and Manchester United, who are in third and fourth respectively. Liverpool face an uphill battle to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season and face Chelsea and Arsenal in their next two fixtures.
