Jurgen Klopp Reacts to the Sacking of Graham Potter, Antonio Conte, and Brendan Rodgers

Jurgen Klopp Reacts to the Sacking of Graham Potter, Antonio Conte, and Brendan Rodgers

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:29 PM
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  • Jurgen Klopp has hinted he could lose his job at Liverpool unless he turns the club's fortunes around
  • The Reds' boss made the comment Graham Potter, Antonio Conte, and Brendan Rodgers were sacked
  • Klopp remains the longest-serving Premier League manager to date after close to eight years at Anfield

Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp has become the first Premier League manager to react to Graham Potter's sacking at Stamford Bridge.

Potter's dismissal came just a day after the Blues staged yet a dismal performance against Aston Villa in a top flight clash.

The Blues recorded a 2-0 humiliating defeat at the hands of Unai Emery's men, with the defeat seeing them drop further down in the Premier League standings.

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Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. Photo by Visionhaus.
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According to Goal, Potter's dismissal capped a chaotic week in the Premier League that had seen both Antonio Conte and Brendan Rodgers sacked at Tottenham and Leicester, respectively.

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Klopp speaks on Potter's sacking

Reacting to the news of Potter's sacking, Klopp conceded that his Liverpool future is now the 'elephant in the room'.

The German has enjoyed an illustrious career in the Premier League, winning the Reds a number of trophies, including the Champions League.

However, he now finds himself in a precarious situation due to his side's frustrating campaign this term, which will see the club end the season without a trophy.

Sportbible reports recently addressed his future at Liverpool and told reporters:

"What can I say about that? I think the elephant in the room is why am I still sitting here in this crazy world! [I am] the last man standing!"
"I am aware of the fact I am sitting here because of the past, not because of what we did this season. If it was my first season it would be slightly different," he conceded.

Potter linked with Leicester job

Elsewhere, Chelsea's ex-coach has been linked with the vacant Leicester City job, barely a day after he was dismissed.

Sports Brief reported that the Foxes are considering hiring Potter to succeed Brendan Rodgers, who was sacked on Sunday.

If the former Brighton coach was to take up the reigns at Leicester City, he would immediately face a relegation battle.

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