Liverpool fans could give Jürgen Klopp a perfect send-off with the Premier League award

Liverpool could give Jürgen Klopp the perfect send-off to end the 2023/24 season and his nine-year reign at the club. The German coach has been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Season award.

Klopp, 56, now prepares for his final two games in charge at the Reds, with a tough clash against Aston Villa set for Monday night at Villa Park – before ending his reign at the club by hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield. Liverpool are likely to finish the season in third place regardless of results due to the 11-point gap they have on Unai Emery’s men in fourth place.

Liverpool previously dreamed of a historic quadruple to mark Klopp’s exit in style, but have now been forced to settle for just the Carabao Cup for the 2023/24 season. However, Klopp himself could secure a personal award to commemorate his exit after being shortlisted for the Premier League Manager of the Season award.

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The legendary Liverpool boss joins Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), Unai Emery (Villa), Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) and Andoni Iraola (AFC Bournemouth) on the shortlist of nominees for the award. Klopp previously won the award in both 2020 and 2022.

Fans have now been given the perfect opportunity to honor Klopp before the end of the season by voting for him for the award. Supporters can vote for Klopp here on the Premier League website before the deadline of 12pm (BST) on 13 May.

While Klopp is unlikely to be favorite for the award given the way Liverpool’s title challenge has collapsed, the power of the Reds’ fans could give them the chance to give him a parting gift when he exits English football.

Elsewhere, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has also been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Season award. The Netherlands international joins Phil Foden (Man City), Erling Haaland (Man City), Ollie Watkins (Villa), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal), Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) and Cole Palmer (Chelsea) in the race for the prize.

Liverpool.com says: While Van Dijk will likely have little chance of winning the POTS, Klopp has a real opportunity to secure his managerial prize. He has faced serious injury problems throughout the current season and still managed to lead his team to compete for more titles.