Manchester City Form Should not Dim Liverpool Assessment - Klopp

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool are being made to apologise for not performing in the same free-scoring style as Premier League title rivals Manchester City. Last weekend's draw at Arsenal and a shock Champions League loss at Red Star Belgrade have somewhat stalled the momentum Liverpool built across an unbeaten start in the league.

An improved defence has at times covered for struggles further afield with injuries and form preventing Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane from rekindling the spark of last season.

The Reds have been restricted to a lone goal or less in seven of their past nine matches in all competitions, in contrast to a City side that has recently hit top gear. "Everybody is searching for [fluidity]... but we are here to get results," Klopp said. "The Champions League final was last season and we were the better team for the first 25 minutes. It doesn't help now, but that's the impression people have. "We have to start again, and the other teams don't get worse. A little moan about the situation is great, but we are really ambitious and want whatever we can get. "With new signings, it sounds like automatically you win the Champions League or the Premier League or whatever. But the other teams don't sleep. They improve, and we do as well. "We have 27 points. We have to not be satisfied but see it in the right way, be positive. It's like we win a game and we have to say sorry for not winning it in a City way or whatever. "I get that, we have space for improvement, but there is no reason for any negative view." Liverpool will expect to notch their first victory in three games when struggling Fulham visit Anfield on Sunday. Klopp acknowledged a response is necessary after the disappointment of the midweek trip to Serbia. "We don't want to lose football games and if it happens you always have to show a reaction. That's clear," he said. "Tuesday was our massive knock, and now we have to react in the right way, not only on Sunday but in general." Source: [Sportskeeda]

Was this worth your time?

#Jurgen Klopp#Manchester City

About the author

Fridayposts News

FridayPosts publishes independent reporting, expert interpretation and practical ideas for decision-makers in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

Reader conversation

0 approved comments

No approved comments yet. Add the first thoughtful response.

Manchester City Form Should not Dim Liverpool Assessment - Klopp

Fridayposts News

Reader conversation

More on this story

Over 200,000 Nigerians Die From Cardiovascular Disease Every Year? What the Evidence Actually Shows

Why Lagos Patients Are Waiting Hours to See a Doctor: Inside the Health-Worker Shortage

Nigeria Is the World's Least Affordable Country for Baby Formula? What the New Ranking Really Shows

Nigeria Has the Culture. Where Is the Tourism Economy? What Olojo Festival Can Teach Us

Latest from FridayPosts

Nigeria Has Hundreds of Universities. Where Are the Companies Built From Their Research?

Top 10 Nigerian Industries Most Ready for Major Investment Before 2030

Agbara Nla Makes ₦170.6m in One Weekend: Has Christian Nollywood Become Mainstream Business?

Nigeria Has 200+ Million People. Why Was That Not Enough to Keep Uber?

What readers are choosing

Worries arise as TB scourge persists in Nigeria

Shun baby buying, consult medical experts, FAAI persuades infertile couples

Work-related accidents, illnesses kill nearly 2 mn each year: UN

Akeredolu Begins 15-day Working Vacation

Make FridayPosts part of your information advantage.