The technician of Liverpool, Juergen Kloppsaid on Friday that the Premier League clash between the Merseyside club and the City of Manchester at the Etihad Stadium will be interesting, regardless of the result.
The showdown in Manchester on Sunday is likely to play a key role in deciding the outcome of the title race, as City’s victory will give them a four -point advantage with seven games remaining, while Liverpool are more than their rivals of success.
“I’m expecting a good game. I know it doesn’t happen often when the top two teams meet. Our history at City shows that very often it’s been an interesting watch because the two teams do it.”
“If we win, we’re two points ahead and if we lose, we’re four points behind. If we’re tied, we’re one point behind, that’s it. Does anyone think that’s done and taken away? It’s a very important game. If we were 14 or 15 points behind, it would be a good game. “
City and Liverpool have dominated the league for the past five seasons, and Klopp said the rivalry has pushed both teams to compete at the highest level.
And he compared it to the rivalry between tennis players Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal. “In the last four years we’ve been pretty close to City. We’ve pushed each other to incredible points, I didn’t think it would be possible in this league,” Klopp said. “The consistency shown by both teams over the period is insane. In sport, I think what helps the most is a strong opponent. Long-term, especially.”
“I think Nadal and Federer enjoyed the rivalry they had. That’s the way things are in sport. I wouldn’t say I’m thankful that City are so good, but it didn’t hurt our development.”
He thinks Guardiola is the best coach in the world.
Klopp also praised City boss Pep Guardiola, who said his counterpart was “the best manager in the world”. “We’ll all agree on that,” Klopp said. “If anyone doubts him, I have no idea how that will happen.”
Liverpool, who have not won any of the last four meetings between the teams, will seek their first league victory at the Etihad Stadium since 2015 when they travel to Manchester on Sunday.
Source: La Verdad
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