Jurgen Klopp Urges Liverpool Fans to Hush Their Chant During Electrifying Bournemouth Victory
Jurgen Klopp, the charismatic manager of Liverpool FC, is no stranger to the passionate support of the Anfield faithful. Yet, there’s one particular song that seems to leave him torn between appreciation and a desire for silence during matches.
This isn’t the first time Klopp has expressed his unease with fans belting out their tribute to him. After a thrilling 4-3 victory against Tottenham Hotspur, Klopp made a plea to the fans to save their rendition of a Beatles-themed chant for after the game, rather than during the intense moments on the pitch.
“I have to say now, I love all of them, but my song, don’t sing it,” Klopp told the media in May. “If you want to sing it, sing it after the game in the bars, wherever. Because it is always like it is closing the game.”
The chant, set to the tune of The Beatles’ iconic hit ‘I Feel Fine,’ goes like this:
“I’m so glad that Jurgen is a Red. I’m so glad he delivered what he said. Jurgen said to me, you know. We’ll win the Premier League, you know. He said so. I’m in love with him and I feel fine.”
Klopp gesturing to the fans to stop singing his song: “Can you stop singing that shit, can you stop it?!”
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The song is a testament to the German manager’s achievements at Anfield, including winning the Premier League and the Champions League. While Klopp might not be averse to the song itself, he’s made it clear that he’d prefer the passionate chants to be directed toward the players to boost their confidence.
However, it remains to be seen whether Klopp’s pleas will put an end to the song’s spontaneous eruptions in the stands. The Liverpool faithful are unlikely to stop celebrating their beloved manager, especially if he continues to deliver silverware to Merseyside. Klopp’s unique relationship with this catchy tribute song adds another layer of intrigue to his storied tenure at Liverpool FC.
Klopp gesturing to the Kop to stop singing his song.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) August 19, 2023