Jürgen Klopp defends new role with Red Bull amid fan criticism

Jürgen Klopp has defended his new role with Red Bull's soccer clubs amid backlash from fans of his former teams in Germany. He emphasized that he did not intend to upset anyone and expressed love for his previous clubs. Klopp will start his position in January, marking his first job since leaving Liverpool. He acknowledged that any coaching decision would likely disappoint some fans, noting the criticism from supporters of Borussia Dortmund and Mainz. He described his role as primarily an adviser, aiming to support coaches at Red Bull's clubs. Klopp previously stated he planned to take a break from coaching after his time at Liverpool but found the Red Bull opportunity appealing.