Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has claimed that he is unworried by Franz Beckenbauer’s suggestion that Jurgen Klopp is the ideal manager for Bayern Munich.
The German goliath made the comments prior to the Reds’ 3-1 win over the Bundesliga champions last week, as reported by Sky Sports.
But former Anfield hero Carragher has admitted that the Kaiser’s claim isn’t a matter of concern for him.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “It doesn’t really worry me that Franz Beckenbauer says he is the perfect fit for Bayern Munich.
“Jurgen Klopp has only had three clubs in his managerial career, and none of them have been a Bayern Munich-type club, a Real Madrid or that type of club. He’s always been at clubs where the feeling is you are fighting against those clubs. Maybe that’s what brings out the best in Jurgen Klopp.
“Of course there is no doubt top clubs around European football will be looking at Klopp to be their manager one day, but he’s at a top club right now for him.”
OPINION
It’s not that Klopp will be Liverpool manager forever, but you would have to say that it’s almost impossible to imagine him leaving Anfield any time soon. It feels as if he is just embarking on the first proper steps of a journey that could be massive for him and the club, and he is absolutely adored by the Kop faithful. Why would he leave all of that behind? Yes, the offer of a club like Bayern Munich is always going to be a tempting one, of course, but are they any better than Liverpool? Last week’s Champions League clash would suggest not. The Reds are genuine contenders on a domestic and European stage, they have plenty of money to be funding further growth over the next few seasons, and there’s a real atmosphere of buoyancy and positivity around Melwood. It would make no sense to simply walk away from that, and so Carragher’s comments feel pretty spot on.
