The words of reassurance from Jurgen Klopp's agent over the manager's long-term future were welcome for Liverpool supporters this week, if a little unnecessary.
Klopp's representative, Marc Kosicke, reaffirmed his client's dedication to the cause in quotes given to Sky Germany, seemingly putting to bed concerns that were never really there for those who populate Anfield.
"I can assure [you] that Jurgen Klopp has no intention of resigning from Liverpool FC," Mr Kosicke said. "The fact that problems could arise this season due to the past intensive season was taken into account by the club's owners before the start of the season.