Tag: Jurgen Klopp
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Klopp accused of influencing referee before Man Utd clash
Ex-Premier League ref Mark Clattenburg has accused Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp of trying influence match officials ahead of Sunday’s clash with Manchester United. The German boss hit out at the awarding of penalties to United earlier this month, something which left his rival boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feeling defensive. In his column for the Mail,…
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Klopp was a ‘bad teacher’ to me – Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski has spoken in glowing terms about his relationship with Jurgen Klopp, saying the now Liverpool boss was the “bad teacher” who propelled him on the path to greatness. After finding life tough in his teenage years, Lewandowski began to score regularly for Znicz Pruszkow and Lech Poznan, which earned him a move to…
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I love Wijnaldum, but… – Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hinted new contract talks with Gini Wijnaldum remain at stalemate. With the Holland midfielder’s deal to expire in June, Liverpool are battling to secure him to a new contract. Klopp told Sky Sports: “There is really nothing to say. “I think I said it all about the fact that I…
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Jurgen Klopp speaks out on Salah speculation
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has spoken out on the speculation surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield. Salah has been nothing short of sensational since his €42 million (£38m/$51m) move to Anfield from Roma in the summer of 2017. Former Egypt midfielder Mohamed Aboutrika caused a stir earlier this week when he suggested that the English…
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Mo Salah ‘very disappointed’ by Klopp captaincy snub
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah admits he was disappointed being overlooked for the captaincy last week. Salah had hoped for the armband as Jordan Henderson was benched for the Champions League tie with FC Midtjylland, but it was given to Trent Alexander-Arnold instead. Salah told AS: “Honestly, I was very disappointed. “I was hoping to be…
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Liverpool’s Klopp Wins FIFA Best Men Coach
Liverpool’s coach, Jurgen Klopp, has been crowned as the best male coach in football at the 2020 FIFA Awards. Klopp, who won the award in 2019, beat Leeds gaffer Marcelo Bielsa and Bayern Munich boss Hans-Dieter Flick to the 2020 version. “As someone who is becoming accustomed to making history, Jurgen Klopp shouldn’t be surprised…
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Klopp takes fresh aim at TV companies after Liverpool defeat
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp took another dig at TV companies after defeat to Champions League opponents Atalanta. Klopp, whose Liverpool side travel to Brighton for the 12.30pm kick-off on Saturday, claimed his side lacked intensity as they negotiate a packed fixture list between now and Christmas. He told BT Sport after the Atalanta game: “I’m…
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EPL: Liverpool bury pair of Jurgen Klopp glasses
A pair of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s glasses have been buried in a steel time capsule due to be opened in 2070. To celebrate the opening of their new training centre, alongside manager Klopp’s distinctive spectacles, all to be unearthed in 50 years’ time, are a pair of boots signed by defender Virgil van Dijk,…
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Liverpool boss Klopp blasts Premier League
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has hit out at the Premier League over their substitutes rule. Klopp has been vocal in his criticism of the Premier League’s decision not to stick with last year’s temporary rule allowing five instead of three substitutions. Premier League clubs voted against continuing with the five substitutions rule, which remains in…
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Liverpool: Jurgen klopp reveals Mane issue
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed Sadio Mane played in the club’s Champions League win against Ajax on Wednesday despite suffering from a dead leg. After playing the full 90 minutes against Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, Mane started the midweek clash against Ajax before being withdrawn in 60th minute alongside Mohamed Salah…