Klopp rejects talk of leaving

LONDON: Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp yesterday shot down speculation he could leave the English Premier League champion amid a dismal run of form and said he was determined to turn around the side’s flagging fortunes.

Liverpool is sixth, 13 points behind leader Manchester City having played a game more, and that has led to rumours Klopp could walk away from the club.

Fans showed their support for the 53yearold German by unfurling a Juergen Klopp YNWA (You’ll Never Walk Alone) banner outside Anfield.

‘‘I am grateful for the support. But fans can think about other things, nobody needs to worry,’’ Klopp said.

‘‘Rumours of me quitting or taking break? Neither [is true]. I don’t need a break. Everyone knows it has been a tough time but it wasn’t just last three weeks, it was longer than that.

‘‘I’ve worked in football for 30 years. I don’t carry things around. Nobody has to worry. The beard gets more and more grey. I don’t sleep a lot but I am full of energy.’’ — Reuters