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The German coach, who left Liverpool in 2024, remarked that returning someday is an option. The 58-year-old, following a hugely successful nine-season tenure featuring a European Cup triumph and the Reds’ first league title for three decades, has since taken on positions overseeing worldwide football within the Red Bull organization and in an advisory capacity with the German Football League.

Supporters’ Hopes and Klopp’s Candid Remarks

Liverpool won the Premier League under Arne Slot, yet numerous supporters holding him in high esteem would welcome the notion that he might come back one day. Speaking candidly, he explained to the podcast host: “I said I will never coach a different club in England. So that means in case it's my former club...yes. Theoretically it’s possible.”

“I’m 58, so the choice could be mine in a few years, I don’t know. Is a decision required immediately? In that case, I'd stay away. Luckily, I don’t have to do that. I'll simply watch what the future brings.”

Conditions for a Comeback

Pressed on the specific conditions would have to unfold to bring him back to the dugout, Klopp admitted he was not instantly drawn for a comeback. “It's unclear to me, I enjoy my current role,” he commented. “I don't crave being a coach; I avoid standing in the rain for lengthy sessions; I don’t miss going to press conferences four times, three times a week or constant media duties weekly.

“No nostalgia for the changing area in that context, yet sharing a meal alongside the squad having a nice chat, is pleasant. Success was frequent thus frequently a very good mood at the club. I still have Van Dijk's laughter vividly recalled as an instance.”

Commending Arne Slot

Klopp was full of praise regarding Arne Slot, acknowledging his role for the adjustments that took the title last term. Liverpool have lost four consecutive matches in all competitions after a summer spending spree, though he denied the idea it could be the start of a downward turn.

“[Liverpool have] a top-class attacker in Flo[rian] Wirtz, critics will regret if spoken against. An outstanding player. The French striker, excellent performer. This is a well-built well-judged squad. No need for concern regarding the Reds, they'll bounce back.”

Heartfelt Words for Diogo Jota

The manager expressed deep feeling regarding the passing of Jota, whom he brought in while in charge, and its impact for the team. The forward lost his life in a car crash together with his sibling this past summer.

“How do you replace such an individual? It goes beyond his on-field talent, his personality mattered. I struggle to conceive the dressing room absent his presence. I still cannot speak properly about it. It was an incredible shock for the entire squad as well. Nobody at Liverpool would cite it as an excuse though it's a fact. Being in that space where his spirit remains. Coping with it emotionally is difficult. Unbearable.”