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Manninger: Farewell football at Anfield's Kop was great
6 Apr
Summary
- Alex Manninger's career ended with a farewell at Liverpool's Kop.
- Jurgen Klopp remembered Manninger's past performance against Dortmund.
- Manninger never played a competitive match for Liverpool.

Alex Manninger has described the end of his football career at Liverpool FC as a "great feeling." The veteran goalkeeper, aged 40 at the time, was signed by Liverpool in 2016 to provide experienced cover, joining younger keepers Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet.
Manager Jürgen Klopp remembered Manninger's exceptional performance against his Borussia Dortmund team in 2015. Klopp specifically recalled how Manninger had frustrated Dortmund, saying he wanted the same goalkeeping prowess for Liverpool.
Despite signing a one-year contract, Manninger never made an appearance in competitive matches for Liverpool. He cherished the opportunity to bid farewell to the sport and the fans at Anfield's iconic Kop stand.