“He’s very welcome to do my job” — Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s HEARTWARMING gesture to invite cancer-stricken Sven-Goran Eriksson for his ‘dream job’

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is known for his commanding nature and aggressive antics on the touchline. However, a recent incident surrounding the German manager and Sven-Goran Eriksson captured hearts in the footballing community. It was revealed to Eriksson, a Swedish football manager and former player, that he only has one year left to live after discovering that he was suffering from terminal cancer.

Eriksson has been a lifelong supporter of Liverpool, and in light of his recent ‘illness’, Jurgen Klopp has extended a heartfelt gesture that goes well beyond the construct of ‘football’. The Red’s manager has extended an offer to Eriksson, consenting to let him take charge of the club, a wish that he has garnered for a lifetime. Klopp’s offer actualizes a possibility that would have never materialized otherwise.

The German boss said,

He's very welcome to come here and he can sit in my seat and do my job for a day if he wants to. I'm sure that he can come here and have a few wonderful hours. 

The gesture has been received with much surprise and delight on social media as fans lauded the manager for his show of heart. Fans have also gotten behind Klopp’s invitation, with many rallying for Sven-Goran Eriksson to take the reins at Liverpool for a day.

Liverpool breathe sigh of relief as Salah’s injury labeled ‘not serious’

Liverpool have managed to do particularly well in the Premier League, given significant absentees due to injury. The club received a significant scare on Thursday as star man Mohamed Salah picked up an injury against Ghana in his side’s 2-2 draw. The Egyptian winger is currently away on International duty in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Initially considered serious, Mohamed Salah’s injury on Friday has been reported as ‘not serious’ and due to an issue in his back, rather than a hamstring problem. The Egyptian camp also played down the possibility of a significant injury. As for Egypt, the first two games in the group stage saw them pick up an unimpressive 2 points.

Moreover, for their final game, they face group leaders Cape Verde. So, anything short of a win will take their future out of their hands. With Egypt’s poor form and Mohamed Salah’s fitness a doubt, Liverpool may have their star man back at Anfield as early as the EFL Cup semi-final against Bournemouth. It might be so that Jurgen Klopp’s wish of Salah going out in the group stages will come true.

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