Klopp 'dreaded another difficult period at Liverpool' | Will the 'incredible' Xabi Alonso return to Anfield? | 'Chaos' at Barca as Xavi steps down

The Optus Sport Football Podcast

It's been a huge weekend of football news in Europe as both Jurgen Klopp and Xavi announce they're leaving their jobs at Liverpool and Barcelona at the end of the season.

Schwarzie, Phil and Thomas Sorensen are joined by Oliver Kay from the Athletic to deep-dive into Klopp's decision to step down, where they discuss:

• How Klopp 'dreaded' another 'unbearable' dip in form
• Liverpool managing to keep one of the biggest stories in football a secret
• Where Klopp ranks in terms of Premier League managers
• Where Liverpool turn next, with Xabi Alonso the obvious choice
• What trophies will Liverpool end this season with?

Meanwhile for Xavi at Barcelona, Phil gives us insight into everything that went down at the Catalan club at the weekend, including:

• How Xavi now feels 'liberated'
• Xavi's rocky relationship with Laporta
• The pressure of being Barcelona manager
• The drop-off from last season's La Liga title win
• Who Barcelona will appoint as their next manager

They also discuss the Socceroos reaching the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup, whilst Narelle and Ash bring us up to date on all things WSL.

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