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  • After Manchester United and Liverpool draw, Jurgen Klopp makes a direct admission.

    After Manchester United and Liverpool draw, Jurgen Klopp makes a direct admission.

    After Liverpool's failure to reclaim the Premier League summit at Manchester United, manager Jurgen Klopp feels that the only people

    After Liverpool’s match against Manchester United ended in a 2-2 Premier League draw, Jurgen Klopp reacts.

    After Liverpool’s failure to reclaim the Premier League summit at Manchester United, manager Jurgen Klopp feels that the only people at fault are themselves.

    Even though they dominated for the majority of the match, the Reds needed a late penalty from Mohamed Salah to clinch a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday.

    After a startlingly one-sided first half, Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo gave United the lead through goals after the break. Luis Diaz gave the visitors the lead.

    Liverpool, who lost their FA Cup quarterfinal match against United three weeks ago, 4-3, are now trailing leaders Arsenal on goal differential, with champions Manchester City one point behind.

    “You can say that we should win the game if we have that much dominance,” Klopp responded. However, you have all played football long enough to know that winning doesn’t guarantee you a victory, only that you should.

    “2-2, I’m not thrilled about it; it’s not the best outcome I’ve ever seen, but it’s okay, I’m fine.”

    After Liverpool's failure to reclaim the Premier League summit at Manchester United, manager Jurgen Klopp feels that the only people

    On the penultimate weekend of the season, Arsenal plays United, and Klopp says he will probably be supporting his fierce rivals from the North West.

    “It would be fantastic (if United won) if we are still here,” he remarked. “But Arsenal is a strong football team, and I’m positive that Arsenal will win that game if United plays like they did today. I apologise deeply, but we didn’t deserve to win both of our games versus United. We are to blame for that.

    When questioned about his thoughts on Sunday’s match, Klopp responded, “There are definitely conflicting feelings.” Many aspects of the game pleased me; for example, winning 1-0 at Old Trafford and having a 15-0 shot advantage (at halftime) is amazing.

    “There was outstanding goalkeeping, as demonstrated by Dom Szoboszlai’s outstanding save in one particular scenario. Aside from that, there were times when we need to have been more composed and lucid. But it’s okay, you lead 1-0.

    “We came back (for the second half) and continued to control the game, but we lost the ball (for United’s first goal).” It’s not an issue because these errors have occurred in the past and will continue to occur beyond today. They had to utilise it similarly to Bruno, which was a really great ending.

    “The atmosphere lifts in the stadium and they score the second,” Klopp continued. Then the game was back in our hands. We could have scored both before and after the penalty that we earned and the equaliser that we scored.

    We had a 5-10  minute stretch where they scored, and we didn’t push up well for the second goal. This allowed Mainoo to find himself between the lines, setting up an amazing finish. But after that, we regained control.

  • Following his “invitation to shadow Jurgen Klopp” at Liverpool, Fernando Torres will depart from Atletico Madrid.

    Following his “invitation to shadow Jurgen Klopp” at Liverpool, Fernando Torres will depart from Atletico Madrid.

    Following his "invitation to shadow Jurgen Klopp" at Liverpool, Fernando Torres will depart from Atletico Madrid.

    Atletico Madrid’s under-19 team’s head coach Fernando Torres, a former striker for Chelsea and Liverpool, is expected to leave at the end of the current campaign, according to Spanish publications.

    Fernando Torres, who has led Atletico Madrid’s under-19 team since 2021, is expected to depart at the end of the current campaign.

    Two years after declaring his retirement, Torres accepted the position. As part of his ongoing coaching development, the 40-year-old recently made a visit to Liverpool to follow Reds manager Jurgen Klopp around.

    But according to Spanish publication Relevo, Torres has made the decision to leave Atletico in the summer. According to the article, Torres feels that he has finished his cycle with the under-19 team, and Atletico must now make a significant decision on his future.

    The former striker may be elevated to coach the team’s reserves during talks between Torres and club executives, which are expected to take place at the end of the month. Nevertheless, discussions for current manager Luis Garcia Tevenet to join Diego Simeone’s first squad coaching staff have not come to fruition despite Tevenet’s stellar work with Atletico’s B team.

    Though it’s unclear what Torres’ future holds, the former Liverpool player had a great time returning to Anfield last weekend. “I’ve had the opportunity to see how everything works from the inside, which is great,” he stated to the reporters.

    “The AXA training facility is much different from when I was here, and I’m a huge supporter of Jurgen and his staff there. It’s evident that the club is growing, and I get to witness why.

     

    “There are a number of reasons for that, but it’s great to have the opportunity to come here and meet Jurgen, Pep (Lijnders) and all the staff and learn and try to understand Liverpool’s style. ”

    And Torres responded, “Many things,” when asked what he had discovered by following Klopp around. Perhaps the most important factor is Jurgen’s and his staff’s charisma and character with the players. The most important thing, in my opinion, is that he treats everyone like family.

    “I firmly believe in the camaraderie that exists amongst the players, staff, employees, and other club members. It’s essential to acting in this manner. It’s rather pleasant to know that they share my perspective from the inside.

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    “He’s going to be leaving.” Favourite Liverpool supporter departing the team with Jurgen Klopp

    The Liverpool supporters were shocked when Jurgen Klopp declared his intention to quit the team at the end of the season.

    Both on and off the pitch, Liverpool will undergo a lot of changes this summer.

    The Liverpool supporters were shocked when Jurgen Klopp declared his intention to quit the team at the end of the season.

    The 56-year-old manager made the decision to leave the Merseyside club, citing that he is “running out of energy.”

    Liverpool will lose yet another significant player.

    Assistant manager Pep Lijnders is another important Reds player who is departing the team, in addition to manager Klopp.

    Football writer Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the 41-year-old is definitely leaving Anfield, providing an update on the connections between Lijnders and Ajax.

    According to Romano, who spoke to GiveMeSport, “Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders has emerged as one of the candidates to be the new Ajax manager for next season.”

    “Lijnders is being considered by the club, although a decision has not yet been made. He will undoubtedly depart Liverpool with Jurgen Klopp; he won’t be sticking around once this season ends.

    The club holds Klopp’s number two in high regard for his efforts, and the German manager recognises Pep’s input.

    Romano has denied reports in the media that the assistant manager is well-liked by the players and that they would like to see him succeed Klopp.

    An experienced manager is needed at Liverpool.

    The Dutch manager may need some time to get experience at another club before accepting the position at the Premier League team, thus it’s possible that the Anfield job is too early for him.

    For the time being, Lijnders appears to be a wonderful fit for Ajax, one of the biggest clubs in the Netherlands that is in need of renovation.

    John van t Schip, the interim manager who was hired in October, has the Dutch squad in a transitional phase as they trail leaders PSV by 31 points at the moment.

  • Liverpool has scheduled the hiring of Jurgen Klopp’s replacement.

    Liverpool has scheduled the hiring of Jurgen Klopp’s replacement.

    Liverpool has scheduled the hiring of Jurgen Klopp's replacement.

    One rumour is that Liverpool wants to name a successor for Jurgen Klopp by the first week of June.

    Many contenders have been connected to the Anfield managerial position as the Reds hunt high and low for a manager who can continue the legacy that Klopp built over his eight and a half years on Merseyside.

    Before deciding to join Bayer Leverkusen, former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso was the top candidate for the position. Roberto De Zerbi, the manager of Brighton, has also been eliminated from consideration.

    Ruben Amorim, the head coach of Sporting CP, is now the clear choice; nevertheless, other names that have been brought up include Simone Inzaghi and Julian Nagelsmann.

    Liverpool will want to select a new manager as soon as humanly possible because of the several international competitions this summer, such as Euro 2024 and the Copa America. Football Insider reports that the Reds may reveal their new manager in early June.

    Liverpool is still looking for a successor to Jurgen Klopp.

    Journalist Pete O’Rourke stated on the Inside Track Podcast that Liverpool is eager to select someone soon after the 2023–24 season concludes in order to avoid any unwelcome distractions over the final stretch.

    “I think more likely it will be post-season, just to be fair to Jurgen Klopp to see out the season,” O’Rourke stated.

    “Liverpool won’t want any distractions as they compete for both the Premier League crown and the Europa League.

    Liverpool has scheduled the hiring of Jurgen Klopp's replacement.

    “The prospective targets experience the same thing. Ruben Amorim of Sporting Lisbon, who has his own goals to pursue in an attempt to win the Portuguese championship, is undoubtedly not interested in being distracted between now and the end of the season.

    Therefore, I believe it wouldn’t be fair to make any announcements about perhaps going into a new job, especially for managers who are now employed. The most likely time for Liverpool to name Klopp’s replacement, in my opinion, is after the season.

    “It’s likely that discussions are still going on with a number of candidates, not just Amorim,” he continued. Julian Nagelsmann, the man leading Germany at Euro 2024, has been mentioned. I’m sure Liverpool is speaking with other potential candidates who are not in the media to see if they may be added.

    “So I don’t expect anything to be announced before the end of the season. I think there will probably be an announcement in early June before pre-season.”

  • The “reason behind Liverpool rejecting Roberto De Zerbi” to take over from Jurgen Klopp is that they “won’t go near him.”

    The “reason behind Liverpool rejecting Roberto De Zerbi” to take over from Jurgen Klopp is that they “won’t go near him.”

    The "reason behind Liverpool rejecting Roberto De Zerbi" to take over from Jurgen Klopp is that they "won't go near him."

    Following Xabi Alonso’s decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen, Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi emerged as the front-runner to succeed leaving Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

    According to Mark Lawrenson, Roberto De Zerbi’s cryptic remarks regarding his future at Brighton mean that Liverpool won’t approach him.

    After Xabi Alonso declared he would not be staying at Bayer Leverkusen, the Seagulls manager emerged as the front-runner to succeed departing manager Jurgen Klopp in the summer.

    Since then, rumours have surfaced suggesting that De Zerbi is also out of the race, and former Liverpool player Lawrence thinks the Italian is “getting carried away” with all of the attention surrounding him.

    Lawrenson informed Paddy Power, “We’ve seen how much money they’ve made this year.” I felt that Roberto De Zerbi’s statement last week that he wants additional players was a little inappropriate. His major break came from Brighton, and he’s done incredibly well.

    “But I don’t think Liverpool will go near him once you go down that path of asking for additional players, and perhaps his agency is talking to other teams.

    The "reason behind Liverpool rejecting Roberto De Zerbi" to take over from Jurgen Klopp is that they "won't go near him."

    “He is a capable manager, but I believe he is exaggerating since Brighton hasn’t had a great season. He has not addressed the additional games and has attributed it on a lack of players. De Zerbi is not going to Liverpool, and he may have turned off one or two potential team owners.

    “Brighton is a professionally managed team; they acquired £22 million for Graham Potter and his backroom crew. They’ll just bring in a new manager, and given the way they’re now run, they most likely already know who will take over as manager.”

    De Zerbi recently acknowledged that he hasn’t signed a new deal with Brighton, giving the impression that he wants greater control over transfers before he commits to the team long-term.

    “I have a different way to decide my future,” he stated. “I would like to talk to my club. I have a contract, but the issue isn’t the contract itself; rather, it’s finding a shared goal, strategy, and outlook for the future.

    “As for myself, I haven’t made a decision yet because I have a contract, but I want to talk to Tony Bloom, my club, to learn about their plan, his plan, and Tony’s plan. Then, without any issues, we make the choice together.”

  • 4 things seen as Jürgen Klopp loses his cool despite a stunning performance from Liverpool victory over Sheffield United 

    4 things seen as Jürgen Klopp loses his cool despite a stunning performance from Liverpool victory over Sheffield United 

    4 things seen as Jürgen Klopp loses his cool despite a stunning performance from Liverpool victory over Sheffield United 

    With their 2-1 victory over Sheffield United, Liverpool made things considerably harder for themselves and went back to the top of the Premier League. This is what we observed.

    ARMOUR GAME, LIVERPOOL Liverpool defeated Sheffield United 3-1 to reclaim the top spot in the Premier League. But the Reds’ encounter with the bottom team in the division was undoubtedly difficult that night.

    Liverpool would go on to dominate the game after James McAtee gave them an early fright in the first sixty seconds. Early on, Mohamed Salah came closest when he tried to chip Ivo Grbić, but the goalkeeper for the visitors palmed the ball away.

    Moments later, the Croatian did not cover himself in glory as the Reds took the lead. Granted what appeared to be a straightforward clearance, Grbić struck the ball directly at Darwin Núñez, causing it to bounce over the goal line and giving the Uruguayan possibly the simplest goal he will ever score for the Reds.

    Although Alexis Mac Allister curled a shot just wide, the score would remain the same at halftime. Mac Allister would come close to adding another goal to his recent tally. You would have thought that the Reds would extend their lead after controlling possession, but Sheffield United managed to get back into the game.

    As Liverpool found itself exposed, Gustavo Hamer was able to scuttle by Conor Bradley and grab a cross. Conor Bradley’s header was deflected in for an own goal, leaving the Reds with more work than they had anticipated.

    Anfield was becoming increasingly frustrated as time passed, not least because Jürgen Klopp was infuriated by his team’s inability to capitalise on its possession. Fortunately, the Reds would find a winner, and it was only a matter of time before Alexis Mac Allister once again proved to be the hero, thundering in a second goal to calm the crowd.

    Late on, Cody Gakpo would seal the deal, propelling the Reds back to the top of the Premier League. These are the four observations Liverpool.com made during the course of the match.

    Tsimikas’ actions on the bench

    A pre-kick ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ chant from the Anfield crowd is nothing new. However, some of the players may surprise you by participating.

    Kostas Tsimikas was plainly seen mouthing the club hymn behind him as the television cameras roamed around the stadium prior to kickoff, focused on Jürgen Klopp as he got ready for one of his final games as manager of Anfield. True to his nickname, the Greek Scouser lives up to it.

    Alisson and Kelleher are equal 

    4 things seen as Jürgen Klopp loses his cool despite a stunning performance from Liverpool victory over Sheffield United 

    Caoimhín Kelleher: where would Liverpool be without him? The Irishman has been outstanding in Alisson Becker’s place, and in the first sixty seconds of the Reds’ match against Sheffield United, he provided even more proof of his significance.

    Kelleher denied an unmarked James McAtee, demonstrating that he was aware of the threat even though some of his teammates didn’t seem to be. That was about as busy as he would be during the game, making his 24th appearance of the season and matching Alisson for the campaign in the process, but it was still an important intervention.

    Núñez’s perseverance is rewarded.

    4 things seen as Jürgen Klopp loses his cool despite a stunning performance from Liverpool victory over Sheffield United 

    Núñez might have been due for some luck, considering some of the opportunities that haven’t worked out for him this season. It’s possible that not even he anticipated his opener to arrive as it did.

    To his credit, though, the Uruguayan was able to create a goal out of an entirely harmless circumstance. Núñez had attempted, but failed, to shut down Grbić a few seconds earlier.

    But he was not to be put off, as the visitors counterattacked and his leap proved to be the difference as Grbić’s second effort at a clearance was foiled, adding to Sheffield United’s anguish as the ball bounced over the line. Núñez’s perseverance is really beginning to pay off.

    Klopp loses his cool.

    4 things seen as Jürgen Klopp loses his cool despite a stunning performance from Liverpool victory over Sheffield United 

    Once more, Liverpool gave the game a lot more tension than it deserved. Even though the Reds had a lot of possession, it was mostly wasted rather than used well, and they paid a price when Sheffield United equalised right away.

    On the sidelines, Jürgen Klopp was becoming more and more upset, and you get a sneaking suspicion that his own team was the source of his ire. The German appeared more irate than anything, even when Alexis Mac Allister thundered the ball home to put his side ahead once again.

    Naturally, the title chase adds extra pressure that may do odd things to a team, but Liverpool must take this lesson to heart. They can’t afford to make the same error at Old Trafford in a few days after failing to turn their dominance into goals against Manchester United in the FA Cup.

  • A key point in Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge is revealed by Jurgen Klopp

    A key point in Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge is revealed by Jurgen Klopp

    As we approach the final few months of the season, Liverpool is still leading the Premier League title fight.

    As we approach the final few months of the season, Liverpool is still leading the Premier League title fight.

    The Reds have had an incredible run of play in the second half of the season.

    Liverpool’s ability to compete was demonstrated to Klopp with a goalless draw with Manchester United.

    Jurgen Klopp has acknowledged that the first indication that his team could contend for the Premier League title this year came from Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Manchester United in December.

    Liverpool was still winning games before that one, but a few others, including draws against Brighton and Luton, losses to Tottenham, and an exciting 4-3 victory over Fulham, had raised doubts about Klopp’s team’s ability to win the championship.

    Ever since, Liverpool has had incredible success in 2024. With only two points surrendered thus far in the current calendar year, the Carabao Cup winners are leading the battle for the championship. Although they have played one fewer game than Arsenal, they are now ranked second in the standings and may take the top spot back on Thursday if they defeat Sheffield United.

    Prior to that match, Klopp gave an explanation of how he thought Liverpool’s season was transformed by a goalless draw with United.

    “I said after the United match that I loved the game,” Klopp stated. “We didn’t win—the score was 0-0—but that was the game in which we once again adopted a full counter-press strategy.

    Before that game, I had made a request for it. We have to figure out a method because, as I mentioned before, playing with 10 or nine guys does not allow you to ask for a counter-press. So far, everything is going well. There are several strategies you must use to win games.

    “But we talked about that specifically before United. We were dominant in a new way, and we have asked of ourselves ever since, so I was really delighted with the outcome.

    “You can’t just take the ball and shoot it straight at the goal, but you have a good chance of finding a finish if you win it back up the pitch. That makes perfect sense to me as a reason [for the quantity of shots], and ever since, the season has evolved to reflect our desired style of play.

    “As I mentioned before, the beginning of the season was a tremendously strange one for us to achieve results, but I think I heard once or twice that Liverpool is not convincing yet—they get results, but it is not entirely convincing.

    “We didn’t feel that way, but I still remember United like it was yesterday. Before the game, we had a meeting, and the boys delivered. Ever since, we have repeated that.”

  • Every Liverpool supporter will shiver after reading Virgil van Dijk’s remarks on his title dream.

    Every Liverpool supporter will shiver after reading Virgil van Dijk’s remarks on his title dream.

    Every Liverpool supporter will shiver after reading Virgil van Dijk's remarks on his title dream.

    By leading the Reds to victory this season, Virgil van Dijk hopes to cause Liverpool to “explode”.

    Liverpool’s fate is in their hands with nine Premier League games remaining in 2023–2024.

    The Reds would be crowned champions for the second (and last) time under Jurgen Klopp if they won all nine of the remaining games.

    Naturally, Van Dijk played a significant role in Liverpool’s most recent championship run in 2019–20, and as club captain, he now has the opportunity to replicate the feat.

    The opportunity to properly celebrate in front of supporters would make this year’s success even more sweeter, considering the Reds’ final Premier League trophy lift was held behind closed doors due to Covid limitations.

    Van Dijk said to TNT Sports how, even after four years, the unresolved matter surrounding the festivities continues to motivate him.

    “We went through it once without the fans present. I want the supporters to be there with us, so it motivates me even more to succeed,” Van Dijk remarked.

    “When we hold the trophy, I want the city to blow up.” That is the cause of our war. We have been fighting for that from the beginning of the preseason.

    We thus expect that all of our sacrifices will be repaid. It’s also what the other two teams are doing.

    It’s what makes football so beautiful. To play, win, and maybe come out on top in the end, we must battle as hard as we can.

    EMOTIONAL FAREWELL

    Every Liverpool supporter will shiver after reading Virgil van Dijk's remarks on his title dream.
    Van Dijk also talked about his boss, who lured him back to Anfield at the beginning of 2018, who was about to leave.

    The Dutchman acknowledged that the season’s last farewell will be “emotional,” but he argued that the chance to end Klopp’s tenure on a high is another important driving force in the final stretch.

    “I hold the manager in high regard.” My decision to join Liverpool is something I will always be grateful for. I’ll be appreciative forever,” he declared.

    “He made my dream come true with what we accomplished at the club.” It is unique, and I will always value it. Though we still have work to do, we will surely miss him.

    Not only will we attempt to accomplish this just for him. We will make an effort to achieve it for all Liverpool supporters worldwide as well as for ourselves and the fans.

    “The season finale will undoubtedly be emotional, but let’s make it positive so that we have something to rejoice in.” We’ll see. However, it is certain that he will be missed.

  • Important news about Amorim to Liverpool is revealed by the reporter who broke the Nunez deal.

    Important news about Amorim to Liverpool is revealed by the reporter who broke the Nunez deal.

    Sepulveda

    Even though it seems nearly impossible, Liverpool needs to replace Jurgen Klopp this summer after the German’s departure was announced a few months ago. That challenge has recently been more challenging due to Xabi Alonso’s stay at Bayer Leverkusen, but the Reds have some encouraging news after learning of Ruben Amorim’s recent condition.

    Update on Ruben Amorim and Liverpool

    After Alonso declared he would be staying at Leverkusen for at least another season, Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes had little choice but to turn their focus away from him. In a perfect world, one of Europe’s top managerial possibilities would have been en route to Anfield; nevertheless, Alonso made his decision, so Liverpool will have to find another player.

     

    Since the Alonso announcement, two names have come up frequently: Roberto De Zerbi, who has excelled at Brighton & Hove Albion, and Ruben Amorim of Sporting CP, who has made an equally good impression in Portugal. But according to reports, the Brighton player isn’t exactly at the top of the Reds’ shortlist right now.

    Pedro Sepulveda claims that Liverpool has officially begun talks to bring in Amorim to succeed Klopp this summer and is in the lead to sign the highly-regarded 39-year-old. The manager’s purported release clause, which is worth a cool €20 million (£17 million), means that the contract won’t be cheap. However, it may be renegotiated in the coming months, and it might even be set lower for clubs outside of Portugal.

    Naturally, Sepulveda was the first to report that Darwin Nunez was joining Liverpool, and it appears that he has now given Anfieldites more good news ahead of a busy summer transfer season. Should talks become fruitful, the Reds might have discovered Klopp’s successor.

    “Talented” Amorim is capable of matching Klopp’s ferocity.

    Any replacement for Klopp needs to have the same sense of style as the legendary Anfield player. Even if there are still a lot of differences between the two managers, Amorim can mimic Klopp’s demands for intensity on the pitch because his system employs a press that is just as oppressive as how the current Liverpool manager wanted his squad to be set up when he took over in 2015. But as Alex Barker of The Athletic noted last month, there are hazards associated with this.

    Liverpool would need to give Amorim time to get used to life in the Premier League as he is still a young manager (he is 39 years old), but like Klopp, it might end up being worthwhile in the end. The fact that Klopp is leaving behind a team that is winning the Premier League right now, with academy players thriving more than they have since the days of Jamie Carragher, Michael Owen, and Steven Gerrard, will surely assist.

    Amorim was called “talented” by Jacek Kulig of Football Talent Scout, so the Premier League might see exactly what he can do sooner rather than later.

  • Trent discloses what the Liverpool team stated in response to Jurgen Klopp’s “shocking” announcement.

    Trent discloses what the Liverpool team stated in response to Jurgen Klopp’s “shocking” announcement.

    Trent discloses what the Liverpool team stated in response to Jurgen Klopp's "shocking" announcement.

    Trent discloses what the Liverpool team stated in response to Jurgen Klopp’s “shocking” announcement.

    Giving Jurgen Klopp the farewell he deserves has become the focus of Liverpool’s season, and the team understood this as soon as the shock of his declaration subsided.

    As a professional player, Trent Alexander-Arnold has only ever known Klopp as his manager; the German gave him his professional debut and helped shape him into the elite player he is today.

    The right-back said that, like the rest of us, they were all “completely surprised” by Klopp’s announcement in January and that none of them had “seen it coming.”

    After saying that it “shook up the dressing room for a couple of hours,” Alexander-Arnold disclosed the message that the team sent out in response to the news.

    Before the victory over Brighton, Alexander-Arnold told Sky Sports, “One of the messages that us players spoke about straight away, as soon as it happened, was he’s done so much for us.”

    We have all ended up together, and it is all thanks to him, no matter how he brought us in, developed us, or guided us through the school.

    “It is due to his adept management of us, and his desire for us to be part of the team and its environs,” he went on. “No matter what, we all have a duty to the manager, and we all want to offer him the greatest farewell we can.

    “We discussed that and concluded that, because it’s what he deserves, it will act as additional motivation. We go out there and give it our all in an attempt to impress the manager; it’s similar to the last dance.

    More than anyone else, Klopp deserves to retire on the highest possible note; his influence and legacy at Liverpool will be felt for many years to come.

    Despite everyone’s desire to offer the manager a spectacular farewell, the vice captain was as eager to convey the players’ goals.

    “We know our motivations, before or after the manager announced his news, we knew what our goals and targets were,” the No. 66 player clarified.

    It serves as an additional motivator, but we take use of it rather than letting it get to us. We undoubtedly wish to assist him in having a grand send-off, complete with a procession.

    “But as players, we want it too. This is our final season with him, and as a player who has played under the boss my entire career, I have never known anything different.

    “I also want it to end on a positive note.”

    There are still nine league cup finals to go, and maybe five more in Europe!

  • Pep Guardiola acknowledges Liverpool’s victory and shares with the team what he has told them about Man City.

    Pep Guardiola acknowledges Liverpool’s victory and shares with the team what he has told them about Man City.

    Pep Guardiola acknowledges Liverpool's victory and shares with the team what he has told them about Man City.

    On Sunday, Liverpool increased their lead over the other teams in the Premier League by two points. Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has been discussing the team’s prospects.

    In the Premier League title battle, Pep Guardiola has given Liverpool the upper hand after a goalless draw between Manchester City and Arsenal. After the Reds defeated Brighton at Anfield, the two other contenders for the title were unable to be separated.

    Jürgen Klopp’s team was the main winner, taking a two-point lead over Arsenal at what proved to be a crucial juncture in the title quest. With nine games left, an exciting finish is anticipated as Manchester City now trails by one more point.

    The biggest match of the weekend ended in a draw, with Manchester City struggling to break through Arsenal’s strong defence and ultimately sharing the points. This situation puts Liverpool in a strong position, and should they win their next games, Klopp might end his time at Anfield with the highly sought-after championship.

    Guardiola acknowledged that Liverpool was now the front-runner to win the championship when asked. We’re third, Arsenal is second, and first is always the favourite. It’s not under our control. The next game is against Aston Villa, so aim to win. It’s easy.

    Pep Guardiola acknowledges Liverpool's victory and shares with the team what he has told them about Man City.

    “We accept the argument. We made an effort. Both of us and them didn’t produce much. They were very tough and very compact in their defence. We’re still there as a team.

    “In certain ways, we could have done better, but overall, I’m happy. I told the group not to be depressed. Arsenal deserves praise for the things they accomplish. It’s not easy, but maybe in the last third we miss a little of it.

    “The previous match at the Emirates was fairly comparable. Although it is difficult, we tried to produce a little bit more. They were the best in the league because they were excellent at what they did; now it’s Liverpool. They had a strong season both last year and this one.”

    According to Liverpool.com. Guardiola is making every effort to exert pressure on Liverpool, but the Reds must win each game on the road. Aston Villa could surprise everybody on Wednesday by winning their match against Manchester City, but Liverpool must first defeat Sheffield United before playing Manchester United the following weekend. The Premier League title is certain with nine more wins, but the Reds can probably afford to lose at least one game during that stretch.