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Klopp explains staying away from Anfield after Liverpool departure

Klopp explains staying away from Anfield after Liverpool departure
Klopp explains staying away from Anfield after Liverpool departure Action Images via Reuters

Jurgen Klopp was happy to be back at Anfield on the weekend for Liverpool's Legends match.

It was Klopp's first major appearance at the stadium since he left the club 18 months ago.

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He said: "When I left here I didn't know how often I would come back. First year I didn't want to jinx it (Liverpool's Premier League title triumph), now I didn't want to create wrong expectations or whatever.

"There's always a reason not to, but this was great. There was no doubt that I had to come to support the foundation, and that's why we are here.

"And the nice thing is that we play a game at Anfield against my other old club, which is really nice."

He added: "It's just nice, being here, having absolutely no pressure, no intensity, just here to enjoy the atmosphere and I can't wait.

"More than 60,000 people here this afternoon which is completely ridiculous. And I hope the players can entertain in a different way, a little bit."

The charity match between Liverpool Legends and Borussia Dortmund Legends ended 2-2. 

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