Neil Danns praises Jurgen Klopp for 'showing faith' in son Jayden and explains what Liverpool's next manager needs to do
Neil Danns has paid tribute to outgoing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp for giving his son Jayden his breakthrough at the club.
The 18-year-old has made a huge impression since making his debut in the Reds' 4-1 win over Luton last week.
But the budding star could not have imagined how the next seven days would unfold as he came off the bench to help the Reds victory in the Carabao Cup final on Chelsea.
And if claiming his first silverware in his second senior game wasn't enough, the forward scored twice in Wednesday's 3-0 FA Cup win over Southampton to set up the quarter-final clash with manchester united.
Proud father Danns praises outgoing Liverpool technician for his integration of the stars of the club's youth system.
But the former Crystal Palace, Leicester City and Bolton midfielder admits Klopp's impending departure is a concern for everyone connected with the club and explained what Liverpool's next manager must do to ensure the Reds continue to prosper.
“It's been crazy; as I know and Jayden knows, this is just the beginning,” Danns told talkSPORT.
“The hard work starts now, he has done fantastic to get where he is but it is just the beginning and once again what an absolute legend of a coach.” Jurgen Klopp has been showing faith in these children.
“It's probably a concern for all Liverpool fans (Klopp's departure), not just in terms of getting the kids up.
“Anyone looking from the outside can see what Jugren Klopp has done at Liverpool. So I'm sure that the owners, when they're investigating who to bring in next, will make them fully aware that something has been built and they don't want anyone to come in and tear down that good work because it's been absolutely overdue.
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“So I hope they pick the right man to come in, which I'm sure they will and Jurgen Klopp has laid the foundations.”
Reflecting on Klopp's time on Merseyside, Danns credits the German for creating a winning culture at the club, something he experienced first-hand during Sunday's win at Wembley.
“When he arrived we were fighting for the top six,” Danns Sr. added.
“I don't think it's just about the results, it's about the whole culture of the club. He has brought the club back together. You can see how united the club is.
“Even just the fists. I was lucky enough to be there in the final on Sunday and at half-time in extra time everyone was standing and singing You'll Never Walk Alone. I thought, 'This is a culture he's set.' together'.
“I'm devastated he's leaving.”
