Jürgen Klopp's unconventional life has become a hot topic.
On December 12 (KST), the leading German media outlet Bild asked, "What would Klopp be doing today if he hadn't become a soccer coach? This is the subject of a new ad by German insurance company DVAG. What we see in the commercial is a side of Klopp we've never seen before," and introduced an insurance company commercial.
While Klopp looks somewhat comical in the ad, it's not the real Klopp, but an AI-generated image. "With his curly long hair and bushy beard, the image of Klopp, or rather Klopp the dentist, catches the eye. Interestingly, the ad just started airing on TV a few weeks after Klopp announced that he would step down as Liverpool manager after this season. Klopp's face was composited onto the actor's body with the help of AI."
The news has been shocking across the UK recently. Jurgen Klopp announced that he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. "Jurgen Klopp has informed us of his intention to step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season," the club announced on January 26 via their official channels. He later reaffirmed his decision in a press conference.
Klopp has been at the helm of Liverpool since 2015. He is an indispensable figure in modern soccer and one of the greatest managers of all time. After winning the UEFA Champions 메이저토토사이트 League (UCL) in 2018-19, Klopp led the Reds to their first Premier League (PL) title in 30 years in 2019-20, once again recreating Liverpool's historic golden era.
Last season was a bit of a disappointment as they finished in fifth place. They also failed to qualify for the UCL and were unsuccessful in various cup competitions. This season, the Reds are looking to bounce back, and so far, they've been a threat, leading the league with 16 wins, six draws, and two losses in 24 games. However, the suddenness of Klopp"s announcement left Liverpool fans stunned.
To the disappointed fans, Klopp explained his reasons for quitting. "I feel like I'm running out of energy. I already told the club in November last year. I was actually thinking at some point that I might not be here anymore, but it was really important for me to bring Liverpool back to the top. I love everything about this club, but I had to make this decision," he said.
Despite the disappointment, Liverpool are in good form. Their 3-1 victory over Burnley last time out put them in first place. They've also reached the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League (UEL) and will play Chelsea in the English Football League Cup (EFL Cup) final on April 26th. They're also in the fifth round of the English Football Association Cup (FA Cup), where they'll be looking to add to their trophy cabinet.
