The footballing world was shocked by Jurgen Klopp's announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season - and the same can be said for his players too.
Klopp has made the surprise revelation this will be his final season at Anfield on Friday, admitting he is 'running out of energy' after entering into his ninth year in charge of the club.
And The Athletic have given some insight into what led to the decision and why now was the time to make it public.