After stepping down from his role at Liverpool this summer, Jurgen Klopp has vowed to take a year-long break from management. However, that doesn’t mean he’s completely stepping away from the pitch. On September 7, Klopp will make a special exception to return to the touchline for a farewell match honoring two of his former Borussia Dortmund players, Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski.
Klopp will take charge of Blaszczykowski’s All-Stars team during the match, a tribute to the deep bond he shares with these players from his successful tenure at Dortmund. “I’m absolutely thrilled – of course, I have time!” Klopp exclaimed when asked to participate, showing his enthusiasm for reuniting with his former colleagues.
A legendary figure at Borussia Dortmund, much like he is at Liverpool, Klopp’s time at the German club was marked by significant achievements. Under his leadership, Dortmund secured back-to-back Bundesliga titles in 2011 and 2012 and reached the UEFA Champions League final in 2013.
His return for this farewell match serves as a nostalgic nod to those golden years at Dortmund, even as he takes a break from full-time management.
