“Waste of time” – Frustrated, Jurgen Klopp attacks the lack of “new questions” from journalists
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool play another key game for Champions League hopefuls against Arsenal this weekend, with Jurgen Klopp growing increasingly angered by reporters ahead of the game.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was not happy to be asked about his side’s rotation policy during his press conference ahead of this weekend’s meeting with Arsenal.
The Reds boss is under added pressure at Anfield as he heads into the clash with the Premier League leaders after a terrible campaign. Liverpool finished ninth and saw their hopes of a Champions League place take a serious hit in the 4-1 loss to Man City after the international break, while they also drew 0-0 with Chelsea the last time had to accept.
For the move to Stamford Bridge, Klopp surprisingly made some changes on his side. Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold have all been left out. Before the match against Arsenal, journalists in attendance asked Klopp why he had decided to change sides, which left the German unsatisfied.
He replied: “We played a match against City, which has a physical and performance impact. It is both. How can you expect me to give you an answer and say “two were because of that and four were because of that”. This is a real waste of time.”
Speaking about the Reds’ upcoming game, Klopp addressed comments he’d previously made that last week could potentially “define” the Reds’ season
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“If we win this game [against Arsenal], we will get four points from these games,” added the German. “Before, it was completely normal for us.
“Most of the time we drew there [Stamford Bridge]. Last season I was home with COVID. We started very well but in the end it was a draw. And losing to Man City was always a possibility.
“I understand from your perspective that it’s super hard to come up with new questions every week, but trust me, it’s even harder to come up with new answers.”
Liverpool could potentially move up to sixth in the table if they manage to beat Arsenal and get the results in their favor. Klopp was also asked to give his verdict on Arsenal’s management and praised Mikel Arteta’s work at the Emirates Stadium over the past year.
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“I know people ask about the manager’s time, but I really think Mikel deserved every minute he was there when things weren’t going well because they’re there [at the top] now. “, Klopp said.
“The team is very well positioned, more good transfers, but a really stable team. They use it now.”