Halfway through the 2023/24 season, Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp makes a seismic and unexpected announcement. He reveals that he will leave his role at the end of the season.
This four-part series tells the story of how the red half of the city fell in love with a coach from the Black Forest, a man who instinctively understood the club and its supporters.
Weaving together Klopp’s last season with his nine-year history at the club, we discover how he turned ‘doubters into believers’ and rebuilt a squad that delivered both the Premier League and Champions League trophies within four years.
We explore the evolution of Klopp’s coaching style and his special ability to develop emerging young talent in winning teams. He achieves this at Liverpool with spectacular results; helping to deliver a dramatic Wembley victory in the 23/24 season. A new generation of Academy players represents a bright future for the club.
With insightful interviews from Jürgen Klopp, Pep Lijnders and key players, we explore why this was the year Klopp decided to leave.
EPISODE 1
Jürgen Klopp shocks the football world by announcing his departure as Liverpool manager at the season’s end. Flashbacks trace his journey in Germany from a 2nd division footballer to success as a coach at Mainz and Dortmund before Liverpool glory. In the present season, we see how one of the First Team’s newest talents makes his breakthrough in a high-profile Premier League game against Chelsea.
EPISODE 2
Klopp arrives at Liverpool in 2015 determined to restore success. Early struggles give way to a turnaround as his high-energy style takes shape. Having promised to deliver a trophy within 4 years, with key signings Mo Salah and Virgil Van Dijk, Klopp leads the team to a Champions League Final. In present day, injuries hit, forcing Klopp to rely on young talent to keep their 2024 title hopes alive.
EPISODE 3
Liverpool's Quadruple hopes are alive, but pressure builds. Flashbacks to 2018/19 highlight their near-miss in the Premier League, with the famous Klopp-Guardiola rivalry unfolding. Off the pitch, Harvey Elliott faces his own hard lessons, haunted by a costly FA Cup error. Klopp trusts youth as they head to Wembley for the Carabao Cup Final, where belief and resilience drive them forward.
EPISODE 4
Klopp prepares to leave Liverpool, reflecting on his legacy and comparisons to Bill Shankly. He delivered the Champions League and a first Premier League title in 30 years, during a global pandemic. In 2024, dreams fade after defeats to Atalanta, Crystal Palace, and Everton. Despite a tough finish, Klopp remains beloved and receives a heartfelt send-off as he leaves Anfield for the final time.