Liverpool gives Jürgen Klopp his wish as end of season parade 'decision made'
While winning a quadruple was never likely to happen because of how difficult that is, it wasn't that long ago that it was possible for Liverpool. But then the Reds lost to Manchester United (in the FA Cup and the league) and Atalanta.
Add in defeats to Crystal Palace and Everton and the result is that it would take a miracle for Jürgen Klopp's men to finish anywhere other than third from here. The final three matches of the season — Spurs, Aston Villa and Wolves — are nothing more than a final waving goodbye to the German before he departs.
Earlier this season, Klopp had played down the suggestion that a parade should be held when he leaves. And having 'only' won the Carabao Cup this season, This Is Anfield reports that Liverpool will not hold one at the end of the season.
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"That’s the one part that is not so cool: that it could be seen as [a farewell]," he said during his press conference ahead of facing Southampton in the FA Cup. "I don’t think that makes sense."
Liverpool has held two trophy parades during Klopp's tenure. One was to celebrate the Champions League victory in 2019, while the other was after the 2022 final was lost against Real Madrid, celebrating a domestic cup double. The Reds were denied the chance to hold a league title parade because of the pandemic.
Liverpool.com says: The dream scenario would have been for Liverpool to win the Premier League again and give Klopp the send-off that he deserves, but that isn't going to happen now. There will be chances to say goodbye on the final day of the season when Liverpool takes on Wolves.
Given the lack of anything meaningful happening in terms of the league title on that day (at least involving Liverpool), that occasion will be all about Klopp. While not everyone will be able to be present and there for that one, the German will get his moment and it is sure to be an emotional one. He will no doubt be back at some point in the future as well.
