This could be why Klopp has decided to leave Liverpool, shock at Anfield

Coach Jurgen Klopp announced on January 26 that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season. He is one of the main supporters of Colombian striker Luis Diaz. He is one of his weaknesses. He asked Porto to sign him two years ago at the height of the winter transfer window. That warm embrace with which he received him at the sports headquarters was multiplied dozens of times.

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He embraced him for his first goal, after being a star in the UEFA Champions League, in the FA Cup title, when his father was kidnapped and last Wednesday, for his goal against Fulham in the League Cup semifinals. "He is a fantastic player. There's no criticism here but I would have liked him to convert one more and give an assist. The speed, the power, what he can generate, his technique. The combination of all these points makes him an absolutely exceptional player," he said after qualifying for the final in London.

The affection is mutual. Diaz acknowledges the evolution in his soccer due to the German's physical and tactical demands. "He has been incredible with me. From the first day I arrived, he gave me a hug, he welcomed me in an incredible way. I immediately felt a feeling. It was important for me, I felt the support of him from the first day, in the works every day I realize that he is a coach who has good things for each of us," he told ESPN on 2023. He has four months left together with challenging goals. Maintain the Premier League lead, win the UEFA Europa League. Boost Liverpool's prestige. With both of them, there is hope to achieve it.

The reasons

Although the reasons for Klopp's decision have not been made public, rumours point to an alleged rift with the owners after not receiving any reinforcements in the winter transfer window. Klopp had a contract in place, but it is due to expire.