Klopp: Congratulations to City, I would do the same as Solskjaer
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp congratulated Manchester City on winning the Premier League title. The German admitted that last night he sent a message to Joseph Guardiola, who, according to him, is the best manager in the world. Klopp also commented on tomorrow’s derby with Manchester United, as well as the selection of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for last night’s match with Leicester.
The Norwegian bet mainly on reserve players, which the “foxes” took advantage of and broke away from Liverpool, with which they compete for fourth place. However, the Merseyside manager does not blame his colleague and claims that he would do the same in such a situation.
“Great achievement. Congratulations to City. I wrote to Pep last night as well as to Ilkay. The year was very difficult for the whole world and what they achieved was exceptional. If you have financial resources and football knowledge, you have a chance to do something special.
They have a brilliant squad and the best manager in the world. It’s always a pleasure to play against them. You can beat City, but you have to be at your best to do it. We’ve managed to do it a few times, but obviously not this season.
The Manchester United squad is a good mix in terms of age. They have serious offensive potential. Rashford is young and experienced. Greenwood is exceptional, one of the best of his generation. They will finish second, so the season is good for them.
Our plan remains to win all the matches until the end. That will not change. Will we take more risks if the match is a draw? It is possible, but we are not planning it now. If you enter the match thinking only of the attack, you will lose before the first signal. We do not blame anyone but ourselves. Now we need the help of other teams to qualify for the Champions League.
I knew that Solskjaer had to make changes for the match with Leicester. I have said 500 times that playing on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays is a crime. Solskjaer and the players are not to blame. Would I do the same? Yes, “Klopp said at today’s press conference.
Petar Leykov
