Liverpool star Jarell Quansah insists the club will continue to be a force after Jurgen Klopp’s departure… as he says the German has built a dressing room “full of winners”.
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Liverpool academy graduate Jarell Quansah has vowed the club faces a strong future without Jurgen Klopp.
Quansah is one of the few Reds playing against Spurs on Sunday who predates Klopp at Anfield, having first signed at the age of five and coming through the academy ranks.
He takes a matter-of-fact approach to the German’s departure, even if his departure bears similarities to Manchester United’s decline after Sir Alex Ferguson.
“At the end of the day, managers come and go. There aren’t many who stay more than 20 years, especially at this time,” says the calm central defender.
“As a player it’s about impressing the manager in charge. That’s the life of a footballer.
Defender Jarell Quansah is confident Liverpool can strengthen
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp (above) will resign at the end of the season
“Ever since you were young, you just try to play for contracts and stay as long as possible. This has always been my goal.
“The team leader did a great job building the foundation. The locker room is full of winners.
“Liverpool is unique, what the fans do for us and what the club means to players like me.
“I think we will always be a club that wants to fight for the league title and other trophies and certainly for the Champions League.
“We still have a strong group and it will get stronger the longer we stay together.”
Quansah is now 21 and getting used to being recognized as the man who plays alongside Virgil van Dijk or Ibrahima Konate at the heart of Liverpool’s defence.
“Nothing has changed dramatically in my life, but more and more people want autographs and selfies. This is all an integral part of it.
“I remember when I was younger and I would see footballers in public and you would be in awe of them. I know I am now an example and maybe a role model for some young people.
“I wouldn’t say I enjoy it, it’s one of those where it’s part of the job. At the end of the day, I’m a footballer, not a celebrity or anything like that.
