Liverpool are in the race for the Premier League title this season, with only 1 point behind leaders Man City. Recently, some experts, headed by former M.U Gary Neville defender, believe that Liverpool will be in a good position in the match against Man City if they stop early in the UEFA Champions League.
Speaking at a press conference before the second leg of the round of 16 against Bayern Munich, coach Jurgen Klopp was angry with this view.
The German strategist said: Its easy to sit in an office or studio and say that. All the experts are from Man United.
The best way to succeed this season is to lose early in cup competitions? You and your kind will be lost in your minds.
That is like you lack respect for this tournament. It's almost the end of the season and you are allowed to lose in the Champions League without trying anything?
It's really crazy. That is one of the reasons they are not leading any team.
Liverpool earned 60 million pounds in bonuses from the UEFA Champions League last season. The economic benefits are not mentioned at this time but it is clear that they are huge.
Recalling the decisive match against Napoli in the final round of the group stage, he shared: I am not sure a match in this tournament is worth a lot of money. I didn't think about it a second before the match. Oh my god! We have to make money for the club. We just want to continue...
This is a tournament that gives you the opportunity to make money and we have to stay as long as possible. We want to improve the situation for the team. If they win the next match, it will be a great night. If not, it is not the end of the world.
In the upcoming match, Liverpool will welcome the return of center back Virgil Van Dijk after suspension. Meanwhile, Joe Gomez, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita will be absent due to injury.
The second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 between Bayern Munich and Liverpool will take place at Alianz Arena at 3:00 a.m. on March 14, Vietnam time.
