Caoimhin Kelleher buoyed by Jurgen Klopp’s ‘nice words’

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher will embark upon the latest phase of his career with a ringing endorsement from Jurgen Klopp.

The 25-year-old has admitted he may have to leave Liverpool to fulfil his ambition of playing regular top-flight football after deputising for Alisson Becker during his most productive season to date.

Whether his future remains at Anfield under new manager Arne Slot or elsewhere, he will go about his business buoyed by Klopp’s parting words following the end of his reign on Merseyside.

Asked what the German’s advice had been, Kelleher said: “He had some nice words for me.