With Arne Slot on his way to Liverpool and a title fight hanging in the balance, there are probably few who are looking forward to Saturday’s game against West Ham as much.
The red players probably don’t either, something Jürgen Klopp was asked about at Friday’s press conference. Could it have something to do with the German’s time at Anfield coming to an end?
– This is part of the job, but I can’t remember being as disappointed and frustrated after a match as I was now on Wednesday. I have lost many matches, but this was special. We just weren’t there. At the same time, we need to see Arsenal and Manchester City play positive football and get very good results. We are where we are in the table now because we once did it ourselves, started the Liverpool coach.
– We don’t play positive football in the decisive moments, and I blame myself for that. I don’t really know why this has happened, but I am responsible for the mood the team is in. Goodison Park is also not the best place to play good football. You have to be in the game, but instead we lost almost all the defensive duels. We were really, really bad.
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The loss against Everton did not come out of the blue, quite the opposite. Ever since the FA Cup loss against Manchester United and the subsequent national team break, the Reds have not looked like themselves.
It has ended with exit in the Europa League and the battle for the Premier League title.
– We have had chances and all these things, but when it all comes down to it, it feels like we have to make up for something. Now we have a short time until the next game and we have to be positive. There is just something wrong with such a statement, but I will do everything so that we can enjoy our own football again, Klopp continued.
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After Manchester City’s 4-0 victory against Brighton yesterday, Liverpool are dependent on both the light blues and Arsenal leaving the pitch without a win in two of the last four league rounds. It sounds completely impossible, even for a “glass half-full” type like Klopp.
– I can’t sit here and say we’re hanging in, because as of now it’s between Arsenal and City. They may have to say otherwise in public, but neither expects to lose two games between now and the end of the season. Neither do I.
– If they decide to do that, we will be nearby. Anything else would be too stupid. I don’t think it will happen, but we’ll be there just in case. That means we have to win our football matches.
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Although it may be difficult to motivate his players for a perhaps insignificant game against West Ham, the Liverpool boss expects to see an all-red team at the London Stadium.
– We have to start a good period against West Ham, which is a team that is in a similar situation to us. They also lost their previous game in tough fashion (2-5 against Palace). Both teams must show a reaction, then we will see who does it in the best way, concluded Klopp.
West Ham – Liverpool kicks off at 1.30 p.m., and is broadcast live on V Sport PL and Viaplay.
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