Klopp: I am committed to the club regardless what happens with the ownership

Jurgen Klopp has reiterated his commitment to Liverpool regardless of what happens with the ownership of the club.

News emerged completely out of the blue this week that FSG were looking at options which included a possible sale of the club but a more realistic option seems to be that  the current owners may attract new investors by selling a minority stake.

While there has been many names mentioned regarding who could be interested, at this stage it is just pure speculation.

Speaking at the end of a penalty shootout victory against Derby County in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening, the manager was very relaxed with the current situation and what May eventuate in the future (per Sky Sports).

“Everyone said he [Liverpool owner John W.Henry] wants to sell the club, what I read is we're looking for investors. That makes sense, I like that!

“For me, it means nothing. Whatever happens - I really like how I work together with our owners- but if that would change, I'm committed to the club.

“These things take time and I'm not an expert on this but whenever it will happen and someone comes in or whatever, things can happen a lot of things in that time. Not just football time, in between as well.”

Just as he has done on many occasions in the last few seasons when called upon, Caoimhin Kelleher was the hero saving three penalties from the visitors after the teams were locked at 0-0 at full time.

The Irish international has a remarkable unflappable nature for someone who is still making his way in the game, especially in the craft of Goalkeeping where you don’t usually peak until your late 20s into the early 30s.

A remarkable stat about the 23 year-old came to light after the win that he has won more shootouts (four) than any other Reds goalkeeper in club history.

Kelleher set this record in just his 18th appearance for the club Klopp was understandably glowing in his view of his performance (per the Official site.)

"I can’t remember the others [saves in shootouts], but of course they were good as well. Tonight they were three really good penalties, they all go in the corner, so it’s not like it’s a bad one and they mishit the ball or slip a little bit before they shoot. No, they were really good and he saved them anyway, so that’s massive. 

“The goalkeeper coaches are just doing an incredible job, he is there and I am pretty sure he would say it exactly the same, he is their product. He does what they do with him and the goalie they developed is a modern goalie: calm as you like, can play football and on top of that can catch balls and kick the ball out in a really good manner and that’s really good. 

“I am over the moon for him that he could have these situations and when you see him, this very grounded boy, he barely smiles but when he smiles you know it means a lot to him so, really cool.”

 And in keeping with his cool and calm persona on the pitch, Kelleher kept his focus razor sharp on what lies ahead.

“I approach every day like I’m going to play. I have to be ready to play – anything can happen anytime. I’ve trained with the goalie group every day, it’s a really good group to work with so I enjoy going in every day and trying to work hard.

“At the same as well it’s difficult not getting the games, but like I say the more we do well in cup competitions like this the more game time I can hopefully get.”