There have been several big things in football lately, especially about the way coaches are leaving. As a fan, I watched Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and Barcelona's Xavi announce their departures early at the end of the season, and it felt like they were not only ending a chapter in their coaching careers, but perhaps leading a new trend.
Flexible resignationIt seems to be a new trend. Jurgen Klopp and Xavi's departure approach is in stark contrast to Mourinho's hard-nosed approach of "leaving the team immediately". This flexible departure not only saves face for the club, but also reflects the deep emotional foundation between the coach and the club. Like Jurgen Klopp, who led Liverpool back to the big clubs, has a deep love for the club, and his departure was like saying "we're broken up, but we can still be friends".
Harvey's situation is more complicated. As Barcelona's "DNA coach", he chose to announce his departure early in the face of difficult times. This is not only to relieve the club, but also to find a way out for himself. Xavi did this undoubtedly to protect the club's and his own image, while also paving the way for the club's future.
This kindEarly announcement of departureThe practice is actually a great deal of respect for the club. This gives the club more time to find a suitable successor rather than rushing to find someone in the midst of chaos. The frequent changes of managers at Manchester United, for example, in recent years illustrate how difficult it is to find the right manager. Jurgen Klopp and Xavi are undoubtedly acting in the long-term interests of the club.
But this way of leaving also raises a question:The relationship between the coach and the club。Jurgen Klopp is clearly unhappy with Liverpool's management's policy of "small input, big output". Such divisions are not uncommon in football, but how to deal with them is a technical exercise. Jurgen Klopp and Xavi have opted for a gentle approach that is not only respectful of their careers, but also a responsibility to the club.
Finally, this incident also reminded me of the current situation of the Chinese men's football team. At present, Chinese football is also facing a similar choice, whether to change the coach, how to find the right candidate, these are all issues that need to be carefully considered. Xavi's remark at the press conference that "if the team wants to improve, it has come to the time when it has to change", this sentence is also applicable to Chinese football.
Jurgen Klopp and Xavi have left not only as a sign of respect for their careers, but also as a sign of responsibility to the club and the fans. This "soft departure" may become a new trend in the world of football coaching, and it embodies a sense of maturity, rationality and consideration for the future. Hopefully, whoever replaces them will continue to lead the team to success.