Jurgen Klopp expresses sympathy for Scott Parker after Bournemouth sacking

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has expressed sympathy with Scott Parker over his Bournemouth sacking, as well as making general comments about the state of club ownership in the Premier League.

On Tuesday, The Cherries announced they had decided to sack their manager. Last season, the ex-midfielder worked tirelessly to get the south coast side into the Premier League. But following four consecutive losses, culminating in a 9-0 defeat against Liverpool, the board felt they had to act.

However, the club statement confirming Parker’s sacking hints that poor results were not the main factor in play.

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Bournemouth’s co-owner, Maxim Demin, said: “I would like to place on record my gratitude to Scott and his team for their efforts during their time with us. Our promotion back to the Premier League last season under his tenure will always be remembered as one of the most successful seasons in our history.

“However, in order for us to keep progressing as a team and a club as a whole, it is unconditional that we are aligned in our strategy to run the club sustainably. We must also show belief in and respect for one another.

“That is the approach that has brought this club so much success in recent history, and one that we will not veer from now. Our search for a new head coach will begin immediately.”

However, despite the humiliation of his final game in charge, Liverpool’s manager believes the Cherries board acted unfairly.

Jurgen Klopp talks Scott Parker sacking

The German has spoken out against the decision, and taken the opportunity to criticise Premier League clubs ‘owned by countries’.

The 55-year-old said: “When I heard [the Scott Parker news] today, I realised how important it is, in this moment, to have the right owners at the football club.”

He continued: “Some clubs are owned by countries. But others have a structure like us and maybe Arsenal. 

“Then three teams who came up, Nottingham [Forest] are spending, Fulham are, and I can’t remember Bournemouth doing a lot, which is difficult for a coach. I felt for Scott.

“In the first four games, they had Arsenal, City and Liverpool. It’s set up for a new manager if you have nervous owners. I think Scott is an outstanding manager.”

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