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Carlo Ancelotti reveals the real reason behind Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool exit

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Carlo Ancelotti reveals the real reason behind Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool exit

Carlo Ancelotti has shed light on Jurgen Klopp’s surprising decision to leave Liverpool, attributing it to the “excessive burdens” of managing at the highest level.

Klopp’s departure earlier this year ended nearly nine years at Anfield, a tenure marked by Premier League and Champions League triumphs.

Ancelotti told il Giornale: “I don’t see any particular news, this has always been our job but the Klopp case is significant. The continuous pressure, the load of responsibilities become excessive burdens, the obsession takes over. It also happened to Arrigo Sacchi.”

Ancelotti drew parallels between Klopp’s exit and Arrigo Sacchi’s departure from AC Milan in the 1990s, suggesting that the relentless demands of elite football management took their toll.

Known for his intense style and emotional presence on the touchline, Klopp admitted he no longer had the energy to keep competing at the top.

Klopp said: “It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now. I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again.

“After the years we had together and after all the time we spent together and after all the things we went through together, the respect grew for you, the love grew for you and the least I owe you is the truth – and that is the truth.”

In the weeks leading up to his departure, Klopp’s strained relationship with key players, such as his public clash with Mohamed Salah during a draw with West Ham, highlighted the growing pressures.

Ancelotti emphasized that sometimes professional relationships reach a natural endpoint, and it’s best to leave amicably before conflicts escalate.

“When professional relationships break down, it’s better to part ways without controversies,” Ancelotti noted, reflecting a pragmatic approach to leadership transitions.

Klopp’s emotional farewell on the final day of the season encapsulated his passionate tenure, but Ancelotti’s insights reveal the underlying challenges that led to his exit.

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