Liverpool fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the Arne Slot era, which kicks off on Saturday with a friendly match against Real Betis in Pittsburgh, USA. This will be the first time a Liverpool team takes to the field without Jurgen Klopp as manager since 2015, marking an exciting new chapter for Reds supporters.

The Liverpool squad appears enthusiastic about the change, with Curtis Jones even critiquing Klopp’s tactics ahead of the Betis game. As the team looks forward, Luton Town manager Rob Edwards has shared a poignant reminder of Klopp’s impact at Liverpool.

Rob Edwards Shares ‘Amazing’ Jurgen Klopp Story

Klopp’s significance to Liverpool’s history is well-known, and while it can be tiring to hear Slot continuously asked about maintaining the German’s legacy, stories about Klopp’s time at Anfield never get old.

Speaking on the High Performance podcast on TikTok, Edwards recounted his experience with Klopp after Liverpool’s 4-1 victory over Luton Town in February. Edwards praised Klopp for his kindness, recalling how Klopp put his arm around him and shared encouraging words despite the tough loss.

“He was amazing,” Edwards said. “He put his arm around me after the game. They beat us 4-1, but we were 1-0 up at half-time and playing really well. Anfield was incredible that night. After the game, he put his arm around me, and we looked at a picture of him with the Champions League trophy. He asked, ‘How old are you?’ I said, ‘41.’ He replied, ‘When I was your age, I was as far away from that trophy as you are now.’ He then encouraged me, saying, ‘This can be your time now. I love what you’re doing with your team.’ It was really nice to have that time with him, knowing how busy he is.”

Liverpool Awaiting Jurgen Klopp’s Return

Curtis Jones recently expressed his dissatisfaction with Klopp’s style of football, which was surprising to hear. While the club is naturally moving on and looking forward to Slot’s leadership, Klopp’s departure has left a mark.

Many at Liverpool will be eager for Klopp’s return, not as a manager, but as a cherished figure in the club’s history. Klopp has expressed his intention to return to Anfield to watch his old team play. With touching stories like the one shared by Edwards, Klopp’s presence at Anfield will always be welcomed and missed.