Why Jurgen Klopp is Returning to the Touchline This Weekend After Leaving Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp, the legendary former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager, is set for an emotional return to the touchline this weekend. Klopp will be managing at Borussia Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park for a special testimonial match honoring two club legends, Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski. This marks Klopp’s first appearance in a managerial role since leaving Liverpool earlier this year.

Klopp’s last match with Liverpool was a 2-0 victory over Wolves in May, concluding his seven-year spell at Anfield where he brought the Reds Premier League and Champions League glory. While Klopp had announced he would take a one-year break from football management, the opportunity to lead this farewell game for two of his former players proved irresistible.

The testimonial match, set for September 7, will see Klopp return to the ground where he enjoyed immense success during his seven-year tenure at Borussia Dortmund. During his time with the German club, Klopp led Dortmund to two Bundesliga titles, a DFB-Pokal win, and a runner-up finish in the 2013 Champions League. His charismatic leadership and tactical brilliance cemented his legendary status at Dortmund, where he achieved 180 wins from 319 matches.

A humorous promotional video released ahead of the event featured Piszczek and Blaszczykowski jokingly calling Klopp, asking him to manage the game. True to form, Klopp agreed with his trademark humor, quipping: "You finally have your farewell game. Oh my god. And you want to train, are you stupid?"

While Klopp may not be taking the game too seriously, fans at Signal Iduna Park are eagerly anticipating his return. The match will also feature Dortmund legends like Nuri Sahin, Neven Subotic, Sebastian Kehl, and Marcel Schmelzer, making it a nostalgic reunion for fans of Klopp’s golden era at the club.

Since leaving Liverpool, Klopp has kept a low profile, attending various live events, including a Taylor Swift concert at Anfield and the Paris Paralympics. Despite his temporary hiatus from full-time football management, this weekend’s testimonial is set to remind fans of Klopp's larger-than-life presence on the sidelines.

Conclusion: Jurgen Klopp’s return to Borussia Dortmund this weekend is more than just a tribute to his former players—it’s a nostalgic reunion with the club that shaped much of his managerial career. While it's just a one-day appearance, Klopp’s presence at Signal Iduna Park will rekindle memories of his extraordinary time at Dortmund. Fans around the world will be watching as "Kloppo" once again commands the touchline.