DESPITE FACING criticism for Liverpool's recent performances, Jurgen Klopp believes that his successful track record at the club has helped him maintain his position as the club's manager.
Liverpool, under Klopp's leadership, were the kings of England and received praise from all corners of the football family.
A Premier League win, along with a Champions League, League Cup, and an FA Cup, have all come under his reign. However, times have changed.
The club was on the verge of history last year with a quadruple in their grasp, but they could not win the Premier League or the Champions League to complete the set.
This year, Liverpool have lost nine games in the league and have struggled to regain any sort of consistency in the league. They currently lie in 8th place with the top-four finish looking unlikely.
Last weekend, Liverpool were battered 4-1 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Questions around Klopp's job are being discussed by a small vocal minority online, but the vast majority supports Klopp because of his major achievements at the club.
Klopp admitted that his past has helped wave away talk of a potential axe.
"Last man standing...12 now? That's an awful number!"
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"I think the elephant in the room is why I am still sitting here in this crazy world," said Klopp in his press conference ahead of the Chelsea game.
"I’m aware of the fact I’m sitting here because of the past and not because of what we did this season. If this was my first season, it would be slightly different. Yes, we have smart owners who know about the situation. Better ask them why that’s the case."
Klopp's comments come after a host of Premier League managers lost their jobs in recent weeks.
Last week, Antonio Conte left Tottenham Hotspur, and Patrick Vieira was ousted from the Crystal Palace hot seat. This weekend, Graham Potter was sacked as Brighton boss, while Brendan Rodgers lost his job at Leicester City.
The sacking of Potter and Rodgers now means the Premier League sacking record is at 12.
"It’s 12 (managers) this season, which is an awful number," he added. "It is how it is. I think there are always years when it happens more than others. Some clubs are underachieving this year, and obviously, we are.
Especially when you are in a relegation battle, then clubs know how much it means from a financial point of view, but you could say similar about getting into the Champions League and not.
"There are expectations, and rightly so, and if you don’t reach them, you have to accept the decisions."
Liverpool play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge tomorrow at 20.00.
