Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp has explained the challenges the Reds face in trying to keep up with Man City’s unlimited spending capacity.
What did Jurgen Klopp say?
In a fascinating press conference ahead of the Anfield meeting on Sunday, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said it was impossible for his side to compete against the defending champions who have added the brilliant Norwegian striker Erling Haaland to a squad that has won the Premier League title for the fourth time in five seasons. in May.
When asked how the Reds could keep up with the Citizens, the German coach said they wouldn’t like the answer and they all already have the answer. According to Jurgen Klopp, no one can compete with Manchester City in this. They have the best team in the world and they have fielded the best striker on the market. No matter what it costs, just do it. Klopp knows the Citizens won’t like it, no one will like it, but they asked the question and they know the answer.
“What is Liverpool doing? We can’t act like them. It’s impossible. Impossible,” the Reds boss said. It’s just clear and again they know the answer. According to Jurgen, there are three clubs in world football that can do what they want financially. It’s legal and all is well. But they can do whatever they want.
Now Klopp heard that in Newcastle someone said “there is no ceiling for this club”. Jurgen Klopp says yes! He is right. He is absolutely right. There is no ceiling for the Magpies. Klopp congratulates, but some other clubs have ceilings!
A little about the topic
The Reds have continuously pushed Manchester City in recent seasons, winning the Premier League in 2020 and finishing just a point behind Guardiola’s board in both 2019 and 2022. But they started this season poorly, Jurgen had already ruled them out of the title race after running just two wins from eight league games.