Jurgen Klopp saluted his Liverpool stars for putting their title bid back on track against Bournemouth . After successive Premier League draws against West Ham and Leicester , Liverpool re-posted their credentials with an emphatic 3-0 win over Eddie Howe's side. Goals from Sadio Mane, Georginio Wijnaldum and Mo Salah sent Liverpool three points clear at the top with Manchester City playing Chelsea today. Said Klopp: “It was a good moment to get it back. We want to play convincing football and perform. “And that was the reaction we wanted to show today and the boys did that in an outstanding manner. So I’m really happy. “We are very self-critical. It was clear that we were not happy with the two previous performances. “There are always reasons for it, but we cannot speak too much about it in public because it always sounds like you are going for excuses. We are not.” Klopp also lauded Salah's performance after the Egyptian scored his 49th goal in … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp sends Liverpool stars special message after kick-starting title bid
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Georginio Wijnaldum: Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp and James Milner praise recovery
9 Feb From the section Liverpool Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47186635 Read more about sharing. Liverpool's James Milner praised Georginio Wijnaldum after it was revealed the player overcame illness to star in a 3-0 win against Bournemouth.Wijnaldum was bright and scored in the comfortable win despite being unable to stay at the team hotel on Friday."He had diarrhoea and vomiting two nights earlier so couldn't come to the team hotel," said manager Jurgen Klopp.Stand-in captain Milner added: "He was nowhere to be seen yesterday and then he produces a performance like that."Wijnaldum lasted 77 minutes and was named man of the match by BBC Sport in a win which took Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League, three points clear of Manchester City.Klopp said he was "concerned " when the Dutch … [Read more...] about Georginio Wijnaldum: Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp and James Milner praise recovery
Jurgen Klopp hails Liverpool character after win over Bournemouth
Sport by Press Association February 9, 2019, 6:46 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Sport newsletter Jurgen Klopp hailed the character of his Liverpool players after they rebutted doubts about their title credentials with a comfortable 3-0 win over Bournemouth. Goals from Sadio Mane, Georginio Wijnaldum and Mohamed Salah sent Liverpool back to the top of the table for 24 hours at least as they responded to back-to-back draws against Leicester and West Ham which had led many to question whether they could hold off Manchester City in the title race. Klopp said he had not needed to listen to any of the outside criticism which came Liverpool’s way over the last few days to know a reaction was needed, but a reaction was what he got. “We are very self-critical,” he said. “It was clear we were not happy with the two performances. There are reasons but we cannot speak too much about that in public because it always sounds like excuses. … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp hails Liverpool character after win over Bournemouth
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has no problem with nerves – destiny lies in our own hands, says Sir Kenny Dalglish
Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish says Manchester City are wasting their time engaging in a “psychological war” for the title and believes Jurgen Klopp has the perfect temperament for the fight. Dalglish, now a club director, was at his sardonic best fixing his gaze on what he considered City’s transparent attempts to ramp up the pressure on Klopp. Asked if he thought the champions were above trying to use PR tricks to undermine the Liverpool challenge, Dalglish replied: “I don’t know about that. I saw one yesterday. It was a Man City boy about how they’re stronger. Well, it’s not a weightlifting contest, is it? “Pep said he would rather be in our position and you say there’s no psychology going on? Don’t listen to them, they aren’t in our position, we’re in our position. Our destiny lies in our hands. “You get the usual stuff coming towards the end of the season like the psychological warfare. If you … [Read more...] about Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has no problem with nerves – destiny lies in our own hands, says Sir Kenny Dalglish
Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss say he does not need help after Manchester City go top
8 Feb From the section Liverpool Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47178000 Read more about sharing. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he does not need any help after Manchester City overtook his side at the top of the Premier League table.City claimed a title-race lead on goal difference by beating Everton on Wednesday after the Reds, who have a game in hand, had back-to-back draws.Liverpool can regain first place against Bournemouth on Saturday before City face Chelsea on Sunday."I didn't read it, I didn't watch it and I still know it," said Klopp."You feel it, with the questions you get asked, the messages I get even from friends - something obviously changed in their view."I got a message this week, another sign that people think I need help - I don't need help, thank you very much, I'm … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss say he does not need help after Manchester City go top