'Liverpool is ready to take the journey': Jurgen Klopp's message ahead of farewell match

Curtains will dropon JurgenKlopp’sreign as Liverpool manager as they face Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday (May 19). The clash will beKlopp’sfinal match at Liverpool as he ends his nearly nine-year stint with the Merseyside club.Ahead ofhis farewell, Klopp addressed the fans and spoke on theclub’sfuture while suggesting they are heading in the right direction.

Klopp’slast message for Liverpool fans

"Yes, they will have new leadership before too longbutthis is a club that is ready to take the journey in a new and exciting direction, not one that is ready for the journey tocome to anend.

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"This is what I have always known Liverpool to be -- a club of journeys and adventures, some that end with trophies and some thatdon't, but whateverhappensthere are always stories andmoments that are unforgettable,”Klopp added.

Sunday’smatchis expectedto attracta fullhouse crowd at Anfieldwithticket prices rocketing in the black market. Kloppduringhis nine years as first-teammanagerwon all the major trophiesincludinga Champions League and Premier League title. The Premier League title victory in 2020 saw them end their 30-year drought for a league title winwhilethe Champions League title in 2019 was the start of a new glorious period in theclub’shistory.

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Klopp will bid farewell with only the League Cup win in his final seasonhavingseen his team fall short of winning the Premier League title. His team suffered a horrific exit in the Europa League quarterfinal against Atlanta. The FA Cup campaign also had an anti-climax endhavingsuffered a defeat in the 121st against arch-rivals Manchester United.

Sunday, however, will be a special occasion for Klopp as he will take charge of the club for one final time. Hewas seentaking pictures at Anfieldin themidweek while sitting at the Kop end of the pitch. A picture of the first team squad with Klopp was also a talking point as everyone prepares for the grand occasion.