Klopp’s decision can motivate Liverpool trophy hunt – Van Dijk،
Jurgen Klopp's shock announcement that this will be his final season as Liverpool manager has been difficult for the players to take, but it will give them even more incentive for the rest of the season, the Liverpool manager said on Saturday. club captain Virgil van Dijk.
Klopp has been in charge at Anfield since 2015 and led Liverpool to their first league triumph in 30 years by beating Manchester City to the title in 2020.
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“It's difficult to accept, because the manager means a lot to us, to me, to the club, to the whole Premier League, I think,” Van Dijk told Liverpool's website.
“But he made the decision for himself and his family. It was always going to be a tough decision and it definitely was.”
Klopp said it would be business as usual at the club, with Liverpool still chasing trophies on four fronts: they are top of the Premier League, in the Carabao Cup final and still involved in the Champions League and the FA Cup.
“We still have a lot of goals to achieve this year and why not end the season on a high and also celebrating the boss,” said Van Dijk.
Of course it's huge, it's huge news in football. It will maybe even give you that extra push to do that extra or maybe enjoy it a little bit more together and make the last part of the season, the last part of the season. the manager's time at the club, the best time he's ever had.”
As captain, Van Dijk will ensure that the team remains focused on their impressive season.
“For me personally, my mindset is to make sure that our goals and our goals that we are trying to achieve are not disrupted by the news,” said the Dutch defender.
“That's also what the coach wants. We want to achieve a lot and continue with the form we have, with the way we play, with the players who are doing so well and keeping that confidence.”
Liverpool host Norwich City in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday before hosting Chelsea on Wednesday in the Premier League, leaving them little time to dwell on Klopp news.
“We're ready for the FA Cup this weekend and it's going to be tough, big time. Let's go out there and enjoy it all.
“Let’s make the rest of the season special so he can get the goodbye he truly deserves.”
