To coach Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool must plan a meticulous transfer for the summer of 2023, despite the possibility of attending the Champions League next season.
“Money always has an impact, but not being in the Champions League has a big impact, because we definitely have to invest in the summer transfer window of 2023,” Klopp said on February 24 in a press conference before the match against Crystal Palace. in the 25th round of the English Premier League.
Liverpool are going through a difficult season when they are eighth in the Premier League, seven points behind Tottenham in fourth. They have also become former kings in two Cup tournaments, losing to Man City in the League Cup and Brighton in the FA Cup. In the middle of the week, Liverpool lost 2-5 to Real in the first leg of the 1/8 Champions League round right at Anfield despite leading two goals after 14 minutes.
Klopp apologizes for not being able to guarantee Liverpool will definitely qualify for the Champions League, but insists the whole team will work hard and fight until the end of the season. “The race for the Champions League can only be decided at the last stage, but we have to plan the transfer sooner. That’s for sure,” Klopp emphasized.
Klopp has repeatedly affirmed that he will leave Liverpool when the old contract between the two sides expires at the end of the 2023-2024 season. By April 2022, the 55-year-old coach changed his mind and signed a new contract with Liverpool until 2026, with no cancellation clause.
Klopp insists difficulties in both the Premier League and Champions League do not affect his future or plans for the summer. The German coach analyzed: “Transfers must be done perfectly, and that is difficult. We cannot bring in four players without knowing who will leave. I know it will be difficult, but That’s one of the main reasons why I signed a new contract.”
