Jurgen Klopp hints at Liverpool frustration as he makes admission on incoming boss Arne Slot

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Jurgen Klopp has just three games remaining as Liverpool boss and will hope to find success against Tottenham, Aston Villa and Wolves before drawing his Anfield career to an end

Jurgen Klopp hopes to enjoy his final matches as Liverpool manager, but it may prove difficult with the pressure off.

The Reds manager departs Anfield at the end of the season after announcing his intention to leave the club in January. Klopp brings a nine-year stint to an end, having tasted European and Premier League success during his tenure.

The German coach has to be content with the Carabao Cup from his final season after losing to Atalanta in the Europa League quarter-final and slip ups against Everton and West Ham leaving them off the pace in the title race.

It does not appear Klopp is finding it easy to stomach that confirmation of Champions League qualification for next term is what Liverpool have to show for his efforts. The 56-year-old is adamant victories will make it easier to have a fun farewell, however.

“That’s my idea definitely. It would be crazy if I wouldn’t do it,” he said. “It needs a bit of convincing to be happy with Champions League qualification but it is still allowed.

“It doesn’t help if you lose the next game, especially at home, and lose to Aston Villa and Wolves. So it’s not enjoying in a way. It’s football. The only way to enjoy football is if you win games and that is what we will try. That is why we train really.

“We prepare the boys, we use the time we have now, and let’s see what we can do. But yes my plan is to enjoy it.”

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Arne Slot is expected to take over from Klopp this summer after Liverpool agreed a compensation package with Feyenoord for his services. The Reds boss has revealed he will make himself available to his successor but conceded it is something out of his hands.

Klopp said: "It is not my decision. I am not in a position to give advice. When new people come in, if they want to know something they can call me - the whole world has my number.

"We can speak about absolutely everything, I love talking about everything in this club. I love talking with each person, it’s no problem. But it’s not about me or up to me to be available to ask he or she. It’s no problem, I will give whatever I know about."

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