Premier League defenders beware, Mo Salah is only going to get better. That was the menacing message from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, as he celebrated a new goalscoring record from his star forward – and qualification for the Champions League next season into the bargain. Salah scored his 32nd goal of the league campaign to break the record in a single 38 game season previously held by Alan Shearer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez. But afterwards, as the Reds manager heaped praise on his Egyptian King, he claimed: “He has played this season outstandingly, but he is young enough and has enough potential to improve. “That's really good news for all of us and him as well. He still has work to do, and I am really happy about that. But what he is in his mind is a real goal-getter and that's cool. He wants to. I'll mix it up in a few moments and there'll be goals again. “I have no idea of numbers now because obviously it's difficult to score that many goals … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp fires Mo Salah warning to rest of Premier League
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Jurgen Klopp gives James Milner injury update
Jurgen Klopp says he hopes James Milner's injury "will work out" in time for the Champions League final. Milner was a notable absentee from the Reds squad to take on Brighton and Hove Albion in their final match of the Premier League season, with Dominic Solanke drafted in to start and Sadio Mane dropping into midfield . Prior to the absence, Milner had been in the matchday squad for every Liverpool game this season in all competitions, but he picked up a knock in the defeat at Chelsea last week. “It’s a little injury," said Klopp. "It’s serious enough to put him out for today; he couldn’t train the whole week. “We hope it will work out. But we had to accept it and we had to think about solutions. That’s the solution: Dom is in the team. Now we can go.” There was better injury news with Adam Lallana on the bench having being absent since suffering a hamstring problem at Crystal Palace on March 31. “Good, of course,” said Klopp. … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp gives James Milner injury update
Jurgen Klopp’s warning for Liverpool ahead of Brighton
Jurgen Klopp has warned his Liverpool players not to fall on their faces this weekend by allowing minds to drift towards the Champions League final. And the Reds boss has dismissed suggestions his team have underperformed in the Premier League this season. Liverpool still need a point at home to Brighton and Hove Albion in their last top-flight game on Sunday afternoon to clinch a top-four berth and a guarantee a return to Europe's elite competition next season. They stand on 72 points, two ahead of Chelsea with a vastly superior goal difference meaning in the event Klopp's side draw, the Londoners would have to score at least 16 goals at Newcastle United to leapfrog into fourth. The Reds boss, though, isn't looking any further ahead than the immediate task. “I have not a lot of skills but I am used to being fully concentrated on the next step because otherwise I learned you fall on your face and I don’t do that very often,” he said. “I have as a manager to … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp’s warning for Liverpool ahead of Brighton
Jurgen Klopp urges Liverpool players to secure Champions League place
Sport by Press Association May 12, 2018, 1:01 pm FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInEmail Sign up to our Sport newsletter Subscribe todaySubscribe today from 99p Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged his players to remain focused on getting the job done against Brighton to ensure there are no late, costly lapses. A point at Anfield, where they have not lost all season, will effectively be enough for the Reds to secure a top-four spot because of their vastly superior goal difference to fifth-placed Chelsea. But Klopp is conscious the forthcoming Champions League final against Real Madrid in Kiev is looming on the horizon and over the last few days he has become increasingly frustrated about the subject dominating proceedings when there is still work to be done on the last day of the Premier League. “We need to be completely focused on that game. It’s the last game of the Premier League season so it’s a big one,” said the boss. “A lot … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp urges Liverpool players to secure Champions League place
Liverpool will only deserve to qualify for the Champions League if they finish fourth, says Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp insists his Liverpool side deserves a top-four finish as a memorable season reaches its domestic conclusion against Brighton on Sunday. The small matter of a Champions League final with Real Madrid remains in two weeks but the Liverpool manager is keen to ensure a place in next season’s competition well before the date in Kiev. To guarantee that, Klopp effectively needs just a point at Anfield against Chris Hughton’s club, although a defeat and a Chelsea victory at Newcastle would see the Blues leapfrog above Liverpool into fourth place. Chelsea vs Liverpool Player Ratings 23 show all Chelsea vs Liverpool Player Ratings 1/23 Chelsea kept their hopes of a top finish alive with a crucial 1-0 victory over Liverpool, but who stood out? Scroll through our gallery to find out. Getty 2/23 Courtois has had a lukewarm season but in the Bank Holiday sunshine the better version of the Belgian goalkeeper made an appearance. Early attempts from Sadio … [Read more...] about Liverpool will only deserve to qualify for the Champions League if they finish fourth, says Jurgen Klopp