Liverpool players tend to feel more freedom to open up on a variety of topics while away with their national teams.
While some can be guarded with sections of the English press, more elaborate and unguarded quotes can often surface during international breaks.
It can occasionally be a time when Liverpool players break their silence on certain hot topics that they otherwise would not have broached publicly.
One such topic at the moment is that of Jurgen Klopp and his new job. Klopp has upset Borussia Dortmund fans and seemingly a whole load of other football supporters in Germany by taking the Global Head of Soccer position with Red Bull.
After the announcement came on Wednesday, though, we did not hear any reaction from Klopp’s old players in the Liverpool squad.
That has now changed, with Diogo Jota giving his take on the new move from his old boss.
Diogo Jota sends Jurgen Klopp message
Klopp was a big fan of Jota. Obviously, the German brought Diogo to the club and like every member of the team other than Joe Gomez, Klopp was the only Liverpool manager he’d ever known.
That has now changed and with Jota going relatively well under Arne Slot, he has once again been called into the Portuguese national team squad.
Ahead of his country’s games against Poland and Scotland, Jota was speaking to the media via Record on Thursday.
And when asked about Liverpool’s start to the season, as well as for his thoughts on Klopp’s new position, the 27-year-old added his two pence.
“I think the start has been positive for me and for the club, things are going well, that’s what we try to bring to the national team,” said Jota.
“Klopp? He is a person for whom I have a lot of affection, it is to respect his decision,” added the Liverpool man.
“I wish him the best of luck in this new stage.”
Why are fans upset with Jurgen Klopp?
Prior to Wednesday’s news, Klopp could do no wrong in the eyes of those associated with the clubs he’s managed.
The 57-year-old is revered at Mainz, Dortmund and of course at Liverpool for his achievements at all three.
But things have now seemingly changed for the German clubs. While Klopp’s Liverpool legacy will remain unchanged, there is an apparant feeling of real disappointment at Jurgen.
That’s because in Germany, Red Bull are seen as being everything that is wrong with modern day football ownership. They play fast and loose with the 50+1 rule that demands fan participation in the running of football clubs.
Often seen as a champion of the everyday man, people are understandably annoyed and angry that Klopp has chosen to join the organisation for the next stage of his career.
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