Share this @internewscast.com

Diogo Jota has admitted he and his Liverpool teammates were ‘shocked’ by news that Jurgen Klopp will leave the club at the end of the season.

Klopp confirmed last week he would be standing down from his position as manager at the end of the current campaign. His backroom staff will also leave while sporting director Jorg Schmadtke has already departed following the conclusion of the January transfer window.

During his public announcement, Klopp revealed he told Liverpool’s board of his decision back in November. Speaking to A Bola in his native Portugal, Jota said the German’s decision caught the players off guard.

Diogo Jota

Jota has stepped up for Liverpool as of late / Clive Brunskill/GettyImages

“It was a shock for everyone, that’s the reality. I don’t think anyone in the dressing room was expecting to hear news like that, especially since this season is going so well,” he said.

“But it’s not up to us to make that decision, just to accept it. It will be a problem later on, knowing who the coach will be next season and so on.

“We still have a lot to fight for this season. So we have to focus on what we have to do on the pitch and also, in a way, make his legacy more colourful with a few trophies. That’s what we want, just as we wanted before he announced his decision, because obviously we always want to win.”

Jota has been in fine form for Liverpool since returning from a muscle injury at the end of December, scoring five goals and adding three assists in eight games after reaching full fitness again.

Liverpool continue their search for a farewell Premier League title for Klopp with a trip to Arsenal on Sunday. The Reds could end the gameweek eight points clear if they win at the Emirates Stadium and rivals Manchester City lose at Brentford on Monday night.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Inside the Journey of Joao Pedro: The Challenges and Skills that Shaped Chelsea’s £60m Star – Unveiling the Reality Behind His Passionate Nature

Fans of Fluminense attending the Club World Cup in the United States…

adidas Launches F50 SPARKFUSION Boots: Created by Women, for Women

As the Women’s Euro 2025 approaches, adidas has launched a groundbreaking product:…

Sergio Aguero Playfully Teases Cristiano Ronaldo During IShowSpeed Meeting

Sergio Aguero isn’t just Lionel Messi’s former Argentina teammate – he’s also…

European Giant Contemplates £40m Deal for Marcus Rashford Amid Man United Exit Rumors

Bayern Munich are allegedly contemplating a move for Marcus Rashford, as the…

Lionel Messi and Patrick Mahomes Team Up for ‘You Got This’ Initiative

Last year, adidas unveiled its “You Got This” campaign, designed to dismantle…

Aston Villa Transfer Update: Arsenal’s Pursuit of Ollie Watkins, Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson Speculations, and Club’s Financial Strategy

Aston Villa missed out on a Champions League spot on the final…

Former Boston University Soccer Coach Faces Fresh Abuse Accusations After Alex Cooper’s Sexual Harassment Claims

Boston University have been hit by fresh allegations against one of their…

Sheffield Wednesday’s Crisis Deepens: Financial Struggles, Player Ban, and a Manager on the Brink, Reports MATT BARLOW

With players returning for preseason, the transfer market open and a new…

Manchester United Declines Opportunity to Sign Striker Who Left Premier League to Join Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United turned down the chance to sign Jhon Duran from Al…

Australian Olympic Champion Leisel Jones Shares Troubling Story Behind Heartbreaking Photo That Will Deeply Concern Her Fans

Aussie Olympic swimming legend Leisel Jones has openly acknowledged her struggles with…

Why Tampa Adores the Glazers: A Tale of Manchester United’s Controversial Owners and Their Cherished Local Sports Team, Despite Stadium Woes

At the Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa, they know all about their…