Robbie Fowler, who is extremely surprised, expresses that Jurgen Klopp will depart from Liverpool just as they are about to achieve remarkable success.

Robbie Fowler, the former Liverpool striker, has expressed his “massive shock” at Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave the club, but believes that Liverpool is now “on the cusp of greatness again”. Klopp announced last week that he would be departing after nine successful seasons in charge.

Since taking over from Brendan Rodgers in 2015, Klopp has led Liverpool to victory in numerous competitions, including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.

Speaking ahead of Liverpool’s match against Chelsea, Fowler admitted that he did not see Klopp’s departure coming. He acknowledged that there were moments last year when Klopp seemed lost in press conferences, but the timing of the announcement was unexpected.

Fowler believes that Liverpool is in a strong position and that the next manager will have an easier job thanks to the foundation Klopp has built. He also raised the question of whether Klopp’s decision was influenced by concerns over the club’s transfer budget. Fowler wondered if Klopp had asked the board about their plans for the summer and whether they would be able to bring in new players. His speculation suggests that Klopp may have felt unable to continue building the team without sufficient resources.

Despite Klopp’s departure, Liverpool remains in contention in multiple competitions and currently sits at the top of the Premier League table. Former player Joe Cole believes that the team may benefit from the emotional impact of Klopp’s announcement. He sees Klopp as re-energized and believes that his departure will give Liverpool an edge in the final stretch of the season.

Rio Ferdinand, who interviewed Klopp for Between The Lines on TNT Sports, believes that Klopp has given everything to the club. He described Klopp as obsessed and relentless, and suggested that if he couldn’t maintain that level of intensity, he would rather step down. Ferdinand sees Klopp leaving at the top and acknowledges the shockwave his departure has sent through the city.

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