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As a Liverpool fan, this season has reached the point where we must bid farewell, Klopp, the "Scouser," chokes back tears.
I still remember nine years ago when the Klopp just arrived. In October 2015, Liverpool ranked tenth in the league, and the Europa League group stage was tricky. Just over a year earlier, our league title challenge had failed, turning the team and our former captain into a global laughingstock. Then, this man with stubble all over his face arrived. At his first meeting as head coach, he found Milner and Henderson. I remember him smiling and saying, "I've heard you guys can run. Let's run our way to the championship!"
On that day, this century-old giant infused true soul. He took over as assistant coach for less than a year and led the team to the League Cup and Europa League finals. After losing the Europa League, fans didn't leave, curse, or cry. Instead, a huge banner was raised in the stands, boldly proclaiming: "Make us dream." This man vigorously tapped his chest, continuing to inject his rock 'n' roll football into the team.
During the break, everyone thought this somewhat peculiar coach bought all sorts of strange players: shield forwards who liked to retreat, hometown builders like Blackie, and relegated team wingers, etc. No strengths? No problem. What Klopp needed was tireless running. What opponents didn't know was that this tireless team was about to change the European landscape. In the Champions League semi-final two years later, at Camp Nou, the Reds were pressed down by Messi and Suarez in the first leg, and in the second leg, the team suffered losses with Salah and Firmino. But it was Klopp who, before the match, said, "What are we afraid of? Look at our emblem. That's a phoenix!"
No one believed they could turn around a 3-0 deficit in the semi-finals, but I didn't. Now let's give it a try!
Before the Champions League final, he laughed heartily while holding a newspaper article that said he had lost six consecutive finals: "Boys, let's run our opponents to death!"
Miracles happened. He led the team to win the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. With him at the helm, the team won their first Premier League title in 30 years seven rounds early!
Eight years later, Liverpool fans saw his hair and beard turn from pitch black to gray because of limited club investment. Still, he managed to lead the team to compete on four fronts. He didn't abandon Liverpool in its most challenging times, bearing it all for an entire year, and finally, the time has come to bid farewell, leaving quietly with his hidden accomplishments and fame.
Thank you, Klopp! Liverpool fans thank you for bringing hope to the team for nearly a decade. Farewell, take care! |
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