Trent Alexander-Arnold says Liverpool’s trophy is “more meaningful” than Manchester City’s. Erling Haaland hit back: “The treble felt very good.” Watch Liverpool v Man City on Sunday and watch the main event and Premier League live on Sky Sports from 3pm.Kickoff 3:45pm
15:02, UK, Friday 8 March 2024
Jurgen Klopp has defended Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold after he said the trophies were “more meaningful” than Manchester City’s trophy.
Alexander-Arnold lights the fire ahead of the champions’ trip to Anfield on Sunday – Live On sky sports – tell 442 “The way both clubs have built their teams and the way we have done it” meant that Liverpool’s success had a greater advantage over their title rivals.
However, in an exclusive interview, sky sportsErling Haaland hit back at England: “I’ve been here a year and won the treble and it felt really good. I don’t think he knows exactly how it feels.”
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has responded to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s comments, saying the trophy means more to Liverpool
Klopp emphasized the respect he and Liverpool have for City, which is understandable given that Alexander-Arnold was born at City and has spent his entire career at the club. He said it was true.
“Some people came up to me and told me what to say and I said, ‘Wait until I answer!'” joked Klopp when asked about the 25-year-old’s comments. said.
“I don’t know how often at this club I have to say, ‘How much respect do we have for our opponents?’
“Pep is the best manager in the world. I’m not quite there, but I’m living a really good life and I’m fine with that.
“They have great players, probably the best No. 9 in the world.” [Erling] Harland. Kevin De Bruyne will go down in history. We all respect that and Trent respects that too.
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“But he was born in Liverpool. He played in all the youth teams. How would you feel in that situation? One of our slogans is ‘This means more’. , it means more to us.”
“Two years ago we had a victory parade for the FA Cup and the League Cup, even though we lost the Champions League final the night before and lost by one point in the league.The club is special to us.
“When we feel it, why shouldn’t we talk about it? It’s how he feels and how we feel.
“In England, Manchester City’s record is ridiculous. It means a lot to them and their people, maybe because we didn’t win that much, but it also feels good.”
“There’s nothing wrong with what Trent said.”
Klopp: Anfield is second to none…or is that offensive?!
Klopp praises the importance of the ‘Anfield element’ and how the club’s fans can help beat Manchester City at the weekend
Asked if the match against City at Anfield could prove decisive, Klopp said: “Anfield has a big influence on our games sometimes…
“Can we say that the atmosphere our people create is second to none, or are there people who will be offended by it?
“It’s really good and energizing. It’s a game we want to play and watch. Anfield is a big factor for us.”
Klopp: Pep is the best manager of my life
Klopp’s decision to resign at the end of the season means Sunday’s game will be his last as Liverpool manager against Josep Guardiola, barring a draw with City in the FA Cup.
Klopp played against Guardiola when he was in charge of Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, respectively, and when asked about what he admires most about Guardiola, he answered, “The influence he had on football.
“That’s the number of trophies he’s won in his career. But when you look at his demeanor, you’d think he’s never won anything. He’s incredibly motivated. There is.
“You know excellence when you see it in action, and Pep is definitely that. He’s the outstanding manager in my lifetime.”
Klopp and Guardiola are the most frequent opponents against each other, having played against each other 29 times in total. Klopp maintains an advantage with 12 wins to Guardiola’s 11, but the Liverpool manager’s departure after this season is undecided, and it is unclear when the two sides will face each other again.
However, Guardiola is convinced that he has not seen the last of Klopp, saying: “I completely respect Klopp’s decision.
“I have a feeling he’ll be back sooner or later. He loves football and the passion is there.”
Sunday’s match between Liverpool and Man City will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and the Premier League from 3pm. Kickoff at 3:45 p.m.
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