Overview
- Speaking to Steven Bartlett on The Diary Of A CEO, Jürgen Klopp said upbringings in Argentina or Senegal differ from Munich and used the phrase that Alexis Mac Allister “grew up in a house without windows.”
- The interview clips spread widely online, with reports describing strong negative reactions on social media to the cultural comparison.
- Klopp outlined that he treats players half by shared rules and half by individual needs, delivering tailored feedback publicly to keep expectations clear within the squad.
- Since January 2025 he has served as Red Bull’s Director Global of Football and said he enjoys the job, while noting that a return to club management could be possible in theory for Liverpool.
- Klopp coached Mac Allister for one season at Liverpool, where the midfielder logged 46 matches with 7 goals and 8 assists as they won the 2024 English League Cup, and the coach has managed only three Argentine-born players in his career.