Jurgen Klopp says he is still Liverpool manager 'because of the past' ahead of Chelsea Premier League clash

Jurgen Klopp says he is still Liverpool manager «because of the past» rather than their current form ahead of their Premier League clash with managerless Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. On Sunday two Premier League managers were sacked as Brendan Rodgers departed Leicester and Graham Potter left Chelsea . Ad When Klopp was asked by reporters for his reaction to the duo's departures, the German said: «I think the elephant in the room is why I am still sitting here in this crazy world, last man standing.» Premier LeagueKlopp unhappy with 'unacceptable' Liverpool defending in Man City thrashingYESTERDAY AT 16:13 Klopp, who has won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League with Liverpool but are out of all cup competitions this season and sit eighth in the Premier League table, believes he is still in his job because of past achievements.

«I am aware of the fact I am sitting here because of the past,» he said. «Not because of what we did this season. If it was my first season it would be slightly different, so that’s it.

»Yes we have smart owners they know about the situation but to be 100% you had better ask them yourselves why that is the case. «Am I afraid [of the sack]? No, but I don’t think that Graham was afraid but there is no need for being afraid. I am here to deliver.

»I am not here as a talisman or whatever or for murals on a house wall. I am here to deliver, I know that 100%. I know as well I am still here for what happened in the last few years." Nagelsmann, Pochettino or Mourinho? Next Chelsea manager runners and riders Nagelsmann and Silva considered for Chelsea job, Potter may replace Rodgers — Paper Round Klopp says he must address Liverpool's current dip in form having lost their last three