I will miss him — Guardiola reacts to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool exit in emotional interview

I will miss him — Guardiola reacts to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool exit in emotional interview

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 10:02 - 27.01.2024

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has shared his thoughts on Jurgen Klopp's decision to leave Liverpool.

Jürgen Klopp's surprising announcement on Friday, deciding to end his highly successful nine-year tenure with Liverpool in the summer, sent shockwaves through the world of football.

Guardiola, Klopp's old adversary, paid tribute to the German manager, acknowledging Klopp's significant impact on his coaching journey.

The two managers shared a storied rivalry first during Guardiola's time with Bayern Munich and later as Klopp led Liverpool.

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"I will sleep better now. The days before playing against Liverpool were almost a nightmare," Guardiola told a press conference after City beat Spurs 1-0 in the FA Cup fourth round.

Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp

 "Of course, he will be missed. I was shocked, like everyone, by the news and I felt a part of Man City would be lost. 

"We cannot define our period here together without him and Liverpool - it is impossible."

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