Liverpool News: Jurgen Klopp Declined England Job Due to Liverpool, Reveals Rio Ferdinand

Former England international Rio Ferdinand has expressed his belief that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would not be considered for the position of England head coach following Gareth Southgate’s potential departure. According to Ferdinand, Klopp’s association with Liverpool would have been a major hurdle in his candidacy for the role.

Ferdinand’s comments come as Southgate’s future with the England national team remains uncertain. Southgate has received widespread acclaim for his leadership, guiding the team to the final of the UEFA European Championship in 2020 and the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup in 2018.

On the other hand, Klopp has been highly successful during his time at Liverpool, leading the club to their first Premier League title in 30 years. Despite his achievements, Ferdinand believes that the English Football Association would have been reluctant to appoint a coach with such strong ties to a specific club.

The former Manchester United defender suggests that the FA would prefer a candidate with no direct affiliations to any club in order to maintain a neutral stance. While Klopp’s tactical acumen and charismatic personality have earned him admiration in the football world, Ferdinand believes that his Liverpool connections would have significantly hindered his chances of being considered for the England head coach position.

As the future of the England national team’s coaching staff remains uncertain, Ferdinand’s comments highlight the challenges that coaches with strong club associations may face when vying for a role with the national team.