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Apr132021 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool’s special plan to stop Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool have made ‘special plans’ to deal with Vinicius Jr. in Wednesday night’s Champions League quarter-final second-leg game against Real Madrid. The La Liga giants take a 3-1 lead to Anfield after their Brazilian star netted a brace in Madrid last week, with Marco Asensio also getting a goal for the hosts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It gives Liverpool a mountain to climb and they will be wary of getting hit on the break by Vinicius’ pace, with Klopp revealing that Liverpool will look to stop the 20-year-old. ‘I was impressed, not surprised,’ replied Klopp, having burst out laughing during the question at the suggestion he might have been taken by surprise by the Brazilian attacker. ‘He’s obviously an outstanding talent. Eve...

Apr112021 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp explains decision to drop Sadio Mane vs Aston Villa

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp says next week’s Champions League second leg clash against Real Madrid had no influence on his decision drop Sadio Mane against Aston Villa on Saturday. The Senegalese forward has played a key role in his side’s successes over the last two campaigns, but has struggled to maintain the high standards he has set for himself. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Indeed, Mane has scored only one goal in his last eight games in all competitions and the return to form and fitness of Diogo Jota has forced Klopp’s hand. Jota hit the ground running after his summer transfer move from Wolves but missed three months with an injury. The Portugal international scored a brace coming off the bench in last week’s 3-0 victory over Arsenal and was rewarded with...

Apr72021 by JBNo Comments

Zidane fires back at Klopp’s stadium jibe

La Liga, Premier League

Zinedine Zidane has fired back at Jurgen Klopp's criticism of Real Madrid's Alfredo di Stefano stadium after the German called it "a training ground" compared to "a proper stadium" like Anfield. Madrid enjoyed a 3-1 win Liverpool in their Champions League quarterfinal first leg at the 6,000 capacity venue on Tuesday, with Vinicius Junior netting a double. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We've obviously got used to empty stadiums but this is completely different," Klopp had said pre-match. "This is a training ground... It's very different to anything else we've experienced." Zidane was firm on the ground when asked about it after the game. He said: "This is our stadium. "We play here, and we're proud to play here at the Estadio Alfredo di Stefano." The...

Apr72021 by JBNo Comments

Klopp slams referee for Mane treatment after Liverpool defeat to Real Madrid

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp slammed referee Felix Brych after Liverpool's defeat to Real Madrid, suggesting the official had "something personal" against Sadio Mane. Klopp was furious after Brych failed to award a foul when the player tangled with Real Madrid defender Lucas Vazquez, shortly before their second goal in their 3-1 win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And while the Liverpool manager conceded that the officials were not the reason for Liverpool's loss, he used his post-match press conference to explain what he said to the referee at the final whistle. Klopp told reporters: “The situation with Sadio, I have to say what the referee did tonight I don’t understand. For me that was something personal, because he dealt with the situation with Sadio, which is a cle...

Mar52021 by JBNo Comments

What Ben Chilwell did to force Jurgen Klopp into Mo Salah substitution

Premier League

Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell outmatched the Premier League's top scorer Mohamed Salah in their 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. Chilwell was tasked with keeping Salah quiet and he did just that as the blues condemned Liverpool to a fifth consecutive defeat at home for the first time in their history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With Klopp's side a goal down, through Mason Mount's first-half strike, the Liverpool head coach decided to withdraw the Egyptian forward in the 62nd minute and replace him with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. According to Sky Sports, this was the earliest Salah had been substituted in a Premier League match since September 2017 and he was not happy about it, shaking his head as he made his way to the bench. After the gam...

Feb212021 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp: ‘God is a Man City fan, you can’t win against God’

Premier League

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is “convinced God is a Man City fan” as the German blamed the wind for their defeat to Everton on Saturday. The Reds were 1-0 down after just three minutes as Richarlison latched on to a James Rodriguez through ball and slotted the ball home past Alisson, before Sigurdsson wrapped up the victory from the penalty spot. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A frustrated Klopp was grasping at straws after seeing his team lose a fourth consecutive Premier League game, saying “you can’t win against God.” “I cannot explain really,” Klopp said in a post-match interview, which was reported by The Liverpool Offside. “I think us being dominant in games is becoming a familiar story, but the opponent still scores.” “We controlled t...

Feb132021 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp reveals what he told his players after Leicester defeat

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool’s collapse against Leicester City on Saturday was unacceptable and criticised his team for how open they became in defense. The Reds dominated much of the game at the King Power Stadium and took a deserved lead in the second half courtesy of Mohamed Salah, though they collapsed during a frantic spell towards the end of the match. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); James Maddison equalised for Leicester with a free-kick before new signing Ozan Kabak got in a mix up with Alisson Becker which allowed Jamie Vardy to run the ball into an open net. As Liverpool went in search for an equaliser they left themselves open at the back, conceding a third goal to lose 3-1, and Klopp was unhappy with the way in which his side fell behind after ...

Feb102021 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp unhappy after Liverpool refused £100m signing

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp is unhappy with Liverpool’s board over their refusal to sign Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly in the January window, according to reports. Liverpool’s bid to defend their league title took a major hit earlier this campaign when Van Dijk and Joe Gomez were ruled out with long-term injuries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klopp has faced another headache with an injury to Joel Matip, who will also be absent for the remainder of the season with an injury. Liverpool have had to play Henderson and Fabinho as their central defensive pairing, and after the defeat to Manchester City, they currently find themselves 10 points behind Guardiola’s side. According to The Sun, Klopp has grown ‘increasingly frustrated’ with the club’s transfer policy an...

Feb72021 by JBNo Comments

What Alisson told Klopp after costly Liverpool mistakes vs Man City

Premier League

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals Alisson was ‘very disappointed’ with the severity of his mistakes in Liverpool’s 4-1 defeat to Manchester City. The Reds went behind through Gundoigan’s goal but Mohamed Salah’s penalty pulled Liverpool level. But two huge errors from Alisson gifted City two goals before Foden scored a solo effort to seal the victory for Guardiola’s side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klopp's side are now 10 points behind Man City in the Premier League title race, while the current league leaders also have a huge advantage with a game in hand. Speaking after the defeat, Klopp says Alisson will learn from his mistakes and conceded he has instructed the goalkeeper to clear the ball into the stands if situations become too hard. ‘I...

Feb72021 by JBNo Comments

Roy Keane hits out at Jurgen Klopp after Man City defeat

Premier League

Roy Keane has blasted Liverpool for ‘making excuses’ after their defeat to Manchester City and says they have been ‘bad champions’. Liverpool lost further ground in the league title race as City sealed a 4-1 victory at Anfield on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Keane has slammed Klopp’s ‘excuses’ and accused Liverpool of ‘believing their own hype’ after ending their wait to win the Premier League last campaign. ‘They are making a lot of excuses, to me they’ve been bad champions,’ Keane told Sky Sports. ‘I don’t just mean today, you can lose a game of football, I can’t figure this group out. ‘I’m looking at them, even the game during the week against Brighton, Brighton were comfortable during the game, you can be beaten in a game but there’s a...