Sunday Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Munich may tempt Jurgen
JAMIE REDKNAPP believes Jurgen Klopp could be Bayern Munich-bound.
The former Anfield midfielder admits that the Reds manager’s recent gripes about how transfer policy is shaped at the club came as a big surprise.
Redknapp, who will be casting his expert eye over Liverpool’s clash with Manchester City for Sky Sports, said: “I thought Jurgen’s words were really interesting.
“I sensed frustration with him because he wanted a new player. The problem was, who could Liverpool buy to replace Virgil van Dijk?
“You can’t spend £50-60million on a player knowing that in April your best player is coming back from injury.
“It could cause more problems than it’s worth.
“I was surprised to hear what Jurgen said – and maybe in a couple of years he might want to leave to manage someone like Bayern Munich.
“That always seems to be the calling for a lot of German players and managers.
“But once Liverpool get their best players back at the end of the season I am sure he will be fine.”
Liverpool’s form has slipped in recent weeks – and they trail Pep Guardiola’s in-form City by seven points having played one more game than the leaders.
Redknapp said: “Liverpool are making it extremely hard for themselves.
“When I look at the defensive problems they have, a defeat against City would make it very difficult to retain the title.
“But even with all their problems, Pep will respect Liverpool the most.
“Forget Manchester United. Liverpool will be the team that Pep is most worried about.”