Barcelona makes a clear appeal for a new manager, and Jurgen Klopp responds.

It’s no secret that Jurgen Klopp intends to leave Liverpool at the end of the current campaign, and Xavi’s decision to step down as manager of Barcelona is likewise not shocking.

It seems that Xavi’s mental well-being has declined along with his capacity to get support from his teammates, even in light of the German’s decision to take a vacation for the benefit of his physical health.

The Reds are currently leading the Premier League, while the Catalans are eight points behind Real Madrid at the summit.

Klopp made it apparent in his video address to Liverpool fans that he needed a year off from the game in order to “recharge the batteries.”

Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona, is still hoping to see the German in the dugout for the upcoming campaign, despite this.

Catalunya Radio (via Football Espana) claims that the dominant teams in the Spanish league already have a response.

Regardless of the pay that Laporta is willing to provide, or even if the president himself phones Klopp, the response will always be the same: a resounding “no.”

He is adamant about wanting to step away from the game for a year or more to spend more time with his wife and family.

Liverpool at the end of the current campaign, and Xavi’s decision to step down as manager of Barcelona is likewise not shocking.

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“I have to admit,” Chris Sutton says, referring to the Liverpool player who has disproved him thus far this season.

Chris Sutton, who had previously questioned if the 32-year-old was past his prime, has now acknowledged that he has been proven utterly wrong by a Liverpool player this season.

This season, Jurgen Klopp’s team is still having difficulty on all four fronts, and Virgil Van Dijk has been a major factor in the Reds’ strong play.

After Jordan Henderson left for Saudi Arabia in the summer, the Dutchman was given the armband, and the centre defender has since excelled.

Liverpool has given up the fewest goals in the Premier League so far this year (18), and Sutton acknowledges that his misgivings about the Netherlands international were unfounded.

The former Celtic striker commented on BBC Football Daily, “I have to admit, I wondered whether he could get back to his imperious best as a defender after the injury” (via Rousing The Kop). I used to believe he was the world’s best defender. I simply assumed that he might have lost a garden or something. Perhaps he didn’t feel like the same player and his confidence had taken a slight knock.

However, as the season has progressed, I believe he has gotten better and better. Naturally, he always kind of takesHowever, as the season has progressed, I believe he has gotten better and better. Naturally, he always seems to carry the burden alone, but Liverpool will be happy.

Naturally, van Dijk’s severe knee injury from a few years ago required some time to heal, but he is now showing why so many people consider him to be the best defender in the world.

It’s no accident that Klopp’s team is playing at its peak right now—our No. 4 is also playing at his best—because of his intimidating presence in the backline, which intimidates forwards.

This term, he’s setting an excellent example and would be thrilled to win some hardware in his capacity as Liverpool captain.