Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp, before the possibly decisive duel with the Manchester City team, had only words of praise for his colleague Pep Guardiola.
“He is the best coach in the world. We will all agree on that “, the German began his press conference.
He said he expects good football.
“I know that it doesn’t happen often when two top teams meet in a match like this. Our history with City shows, however, that it can be different because both teams are really playing to win. This is a very important match. “If we were 14 or 15 points behind, it would still be a good game,” said Klopp.
Liverpool and City have dominated the Premier League in the past seasons, so Klopp compared it to the rivalry between tennis players Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
“In the last four years, we have come a little closer to City. We brought each other to an incredible number of points, I never thought that would be possible in this league. The consistency shown by both teams during this period is completely insane. In sports, I think a strong opponent helps you progress the most. In the long run especially. I think Nadal and Federer enjoyed the rivalry they had. That’s how it is in sports. I would not say that I am grateful that City is so good, but that did not harm our development “, said Klopp.
