Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – Jurgen Klopp, coach of Liverpool, said that he is still coach of the team because of what he achieved in the past and not the current level of the team, as the “Reds” suffer. In terms of results, in the various competitions of the current season.
And two coaches were sacked, on Sunday, as Chelsea club separated from Graham Potter, as well as its counterpart Leicester City with Brendan Rodgers.
When reporters asked the German coach about his reaction to the departure of the two, Klopp said: “I think the reason I’m still sitting here in this crazy world is because I’m the last man standing.”
“I am aware of the fact that I am sitting here because of the past (previous achievements),” he added in a press conference preceding the match between Liverpool and the Blues. “It is not because of what we did this season. If this was my first season it would be different, that’s all.” .
He continued by saying: “Yes, we have smart owners and they understand the situation in the club, but it is better to ask them why.”
And Jürgen Klopp added: “Am I afraid (of dismissal), no, but I do not think that Graham was afraid, there is no need for fear, I am 100% aware that I am continuing here because of what happened in the past years.”
Liverpool will be a guest on its counterpart Chelsea, on Tuesday evening, in the English Premier League competitions.