Why Jurgen Klopp could miss Anfield farewell as Liverpool boss could be denied an emotional last touchline match
Jurgen Klopp's emotional farewell at Anfield may not go as planned because he is in danger of being sanctioned.
The Reds boss is ready to leave the club this summer after almost nine years on Merseyside, and his last game is this weekend against Wolves.
The German revealed earlier this year that he had no energy to be Liverpool He is no longer a coach, but he will leave the club as a legend.
However, if he loses his cool in his final away game against Aston Villa, live on talkSPORTHe will not be on the sideline in his last game.
Why Klopp could miss his last game for Liverpool?
As things stand, the German has been booked twice in the Premier League this season.
But three yellow cards would carry a one-match touchline ban.
Of course, if this were to happen, he would still be allowed to watch the game at Anfield from the stands, but he would not be on the sidelines.
Liverpool fans no doubt have something special planned for the manager who won them their first Premier League title, as well as a Champions League and several other trophies.
If he wasn't on the touchline it would certainly affect the atmosphere during the match, although he might still receive adulation from the Anfield crowd after full-time.
But to avoid any of that, it would probably be wise for Klopp to stay on Simon Hooper's good side at Villa Park.
To be fair to Klopp, he has so far avoided a touchline ban this year, but he will be on his best behavior anyway.
In his pre-match press conference, he said: “I've known for a long time (they could be sanctioned). We could turn it around and say that I have only received two yellow cards all season. Some of my colleagues were suspended, right?
“Obviously I calmed down as the years went by. I don't need to be (on the sideline for the final day), but it would be great. “I will do absolutely everything I can to not get involved in any kind of ‘discussions.’”