Jurgen Klopp has revealed exactly when he plans to return to Anfield to watch Liverpool, even though he fears he will prove a "jinx".
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Liverpool leading the leagueSlot's side look destined to win titleKlopp set to make Reds returnFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Klopp has confirmed that he will return to Anfield before the end of the season, in what would be his first time back at the club since his exit at the end of last summer. The legendary German boss spent nine years in charge, winning the league and the Champions League during his time in the dugout.
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Klopp has admitted that he has feared being seen as a "jinx" to Arne Slot's side and as a result he has claimed he is only willing to watch the Reds at Anfield once they have confirmed their status as Premier League champions. Of course, when Klopp won the title, he did so in front of an empty stadium due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
WHAT KLOPP SAID
Klopp was speaking at a charity event in South Korea and confirmed he would attend the final game of the season against Crystal Palace.
He said: "Yes, the plan is [to be in Liverpool] but not on the bus. I will be there with the people, the people I saw when we were on the bus. That's the idea to be honest, but we will see. I think I will be there for the last game… I didn't want to go earlier to be honest because I didn't want to jinx it all the time.
"If I'm in the stadium for the first time and they lose: 'oh f*ck sake'. So I go there when it's decided."
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Liverpool play Southampton this weekend as they bid to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 16 points.