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Dec262020 by JBNo Comments

Klopp reveals why Mo Salah might leave Liverpool for Real Madrid, Barcelona

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said Mohammed Salah is happy at the club and would only consider leaving the club due to the poor weather in the city. The Egyptian forward gave an interview last week where he was asked about the possibility of playing for Real Madrid or Barcelona one day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Salah’s response was non-committal, but Klopp is not concerned about it. The German coach said: “We could all look for something else if we want. But I think the only reason to leave Liverpool at the moment is the weather. “What other reason could be there? This is one of the biggest clubs in the world, we pay good money. Maybe not the most in the world, but we pay good and we have a sensational stadium with outstanding supporters and...

Dec212020 by JBNo Comments

Klopp aims dig at Man Utd after Liverpool win 2020 SPOTY award

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Liverpool were crowned as the Team of the Year at the BBC Sports Personality ceremony on Sunday and Jurgen Klopp couldn’t resist a dig at Manchester United as he collected the award. Liverpool ended a 30-year wait for the title by winning the 2019/20 Premier League in outstanding way – ending the campaign 18 points clear. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); They also set a record for the largest points gap (25) in the history of the Premier League between first and second place at any stage. The Reds recorded the earliest title win in the history of the competition by claiming it with seven games still to play. As a result, it was no surprise to see Klopp also win the Coach of the Year award on top of his side’s award. Jordan Henderson finished second in t...

Dec192020 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp reacts to Sadio Mane’s angry response after Mo Salah sub

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Jurgen Klopp says Sadio Mane was fine after Liverpool’s thumping victory over Crystal Palace despite throwing a tantrum after being substituted in the game. The Reds moved six points clear at the top of the table with an outstanding 7-0 win at Selhurst Park on Saturday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); They went ahead with a goal from Takumi Minamino and Mane – who had not scored in his previous eight league games – grabbed a second and Roberto Firmino put them three goals ahead at half time. Henderson added a fourth goal after the restart and then before the game reached the hour-mark Klopp made some changes ahead of a busy run of games over Christmas. Mane was replaced by Mohamed Salah – who had been rested from the starting lineup – and appeared furi...

Dec192020 by JBNo Comments

Mohamed Salah reveals ‘disappointment’ over Klopp captaincy decision & hints at Spain move

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Mohamed Salah concedes it is ‘hard to say’ how much longer he will remain at Anfield and his future is in the hands of Liverpool, while he also said he was disappointed with Jurgen Klopp’s decision to overlook him for the captaincy. The Egyptian forward signed for Liverpool in a £34m deal in the summer of 2017 having rebuilt his career in Serie A after a difficult spell in the Premier League with Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Salah has since cemented his reputation as one of football’s most prolific attackers and played a key role in Liverpool’s return to the top of the English and European game. His current deal doesn’t expire until 2023 and, although he says he wants to break every record available at Liverpool, he could not confirm where h...

Dec192020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho aims dig at Klopp, saying he didn’t deserve best FIFA coach award

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Jose Mourinho couldn’t resist aiming a dig at Jurgen Klopp after the Liverpool boss was named Best FIFA Men’s Coach for the second year in a row, saying Hansi Flick’s ‘only chance’ was if Bayern had won seven titles. Klopp, who led Liverpool to their first Premier League in 30 years, beat off competition from Marcelo Bielsa and Flick to win the award at the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony which held in Zurich. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Many expected Bayern manager Flick to come out on top because he steered his team to five pieces of silverware last season, including the UEFA Champions League and the Bundesliga. And a shocked Mourinho questioned how the German coach beat ‘poor’ Hansi Flick to the prestigious award. ‘I think the only chance f...

Dec172020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho aims another dig at Klopp with substitution criticism

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Jose Mourinho has aimed another dig at Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and his backroom staff by saying he was forced into making a substitution due to their behaviour on the touchline. They exchanged heated words after the Reds' late 2-1 victory over Tottenham, and Mourinho criticised Klopp's actions during the game, saying: "If I behave the same way he does on the touchline, I do not stay there." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early in the second half of the game, Giovani Lo Celso received a yellow card for a late challenge on Andy Robertson, and he was then replaced by Lucas Moura ten minutes later. And in quotes by the Evening Standard, Mourinho said he felt he had no choice but to make the substitution due to the pressure Klopp & his staff were pu...

Dec62020 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp declares Chelsea ‘favourites’ to win the Premier League

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp claims Chelsea are favourites to win the Premier League title this campaign due to the strength of Frank Lampard's squad. Chelsea spent big on new recruits in the summer and, after a difficult start, the Blues are unbeaten in nine league matches after their 3-1 win over Leeds - no other team has gone longer this season without tasting defeat. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The win sent Chelsea top of the table, above Liverpool, with Klopp's side in action against Wolves on Sunday, and the Liverpool manager is adamant the club are here to stay in the race for the title this campaign. "If I watch football games at the moment then Chelsea, for me, look like favourites," Klopp said. "They have the biggest squad, great players p...

Dec52020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho fires jab at Klopp & Guardiola over fixture complaints

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Jose Mourinho aimed a dig at Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp for complaining about fixture congestion, saying nobody cried for his side during a brutal early-season stretch of matches. Klopp has been most outspoken about the need to space out games, as the Liverpool manager has seen a number of his players injured in the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The German coach's latest rant came at the weekend as he told BT Sport: “Playing 12:30 after Wednesday is really dangerous for the Premier League players.” Speaking ahead of north London derby against Arsenal though, Mourinho said: “By the way, we played four matches in one week and nobody was crying or supporting us about it. And now my colleagues, when do they play these matches?” Several Prem...

Dec42020 by JBNo Comments

Klopp confirms double injury boost but 7 key players set to miss Wolves clash

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has provided a full team news and injury update ahead of their Premier League clash with Wolves on Sunday. The Liverpool boss has been dealing with a lengthy injury list this campaign and was without a number of key first team players for Tuesday 1-0 victory over Ajax in the Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It has been confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold and Naby Keita have returned to full training today and could be in contention to face Wolves on Sunday. But, Liverpool are still going to be without some players for the game against Wolves as Klopp says none of his other absentees will be fit for the game which means Alisson Becker remains out with a thigh injury. James Milner is also on the sidelines...

Dec12020 by JBNo Comments

Klopp reveals Alisson injury timeframe as Liverpool suffer another blow

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Alisson Becker is likely to miss the next fortnight for the club with a hamstring injury. It means Alisson could miss the next three games as the injury-hit Liverpool attempt to navigate through a period that will see them play eight times this month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazil international was not part of the squad that played Ajax in the UEFA Champions League Group D on Tuesday. Meanwhile, In his place, Ireland Under-21 international Caoimhin Kelleher started for the Reds with Adrian only part of the substitutes' bench. Klopp said: "So it is not covid, which is something that was mentioned and it is not the case. "He told us after the Brighton game that around the 60th or 70th minu...