Jurgen Klopp makes hilarious six-word comment after turning up late to his Liverpool press conference

The Liverpool boss was in good spirits on Friday morning.

Jurgen Klopp, known for his humor, greeted journalists with a six-word apology as he arrived late for his press conference ahead of Liverpool’s match against Aston Villa. Klopp’s tardiness comes amid the final stretch of his nine-year tenure as Liverpool manager, during which he announced his departure earlier in the year.

Despite the impending end to his reign, Klopp remains determined to savor every moment at the club. When jokingly reminded by a reporter about his recent lateness, Klopp shrugged off the comment with characteristic wit, quipping, “To be honest… who gives a [s***].”

The journalists in the room chuckled at the lighthearted exchange, a testament to Klopp’s amiable rapport with the media throughout his tenure at Anfield.

However, Klopp’s final season at Liverpool has been marred by disappointment, as his team experienced premature exits from both the FA Cup and UEFA Europa League, bowing out in the quarter-finals to Manchester United and Atalanta, respectively.

Liverpool finds themselves trailing in the Premier League title race, locked in a battle with Manchester City and Arsenal, but a recent dip in form has left them five points adrift with only two matches remaining. Despite this setback, Klopp’s squad can take solace in their League Cup triumph, marking Klopp’s fifth major title during his tenure at the club.

In Monday’s upcoming match against Aston Villa, the stakes are high, particularly for Villa, who can secure fourth place and a coveted spot in the revamped UEFA Champions League with a victory.

Klopp’s decision to step down from Liverpool was motivated in part by a desire for a more ordinary life. He has also made it clear that if he were to return to coaching, he would not consider taking charge of another English club.