Jürgen Klopp Expresses Frustration Over Liverpool’s Kick-Off Time in Heated Exchange with Amazon Prime Presenter
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp had a heated exchange with Amazon Prime presenter Marcus Buckland after he made a joke about Liverpool’s early kick-off time. Despite Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Sheffield United, Klopp revealed the unfortunate news that defender Joel Matip has suffered an ACL rupture.
During the post-match interview, Buckland mentioned that Liverpool’s upcoming match against Crystal Palace also had a lunch-time kick-off, something that Klopp has previously complained about. Buckland jokingly asked, “You got to Crystal Palace in your favorite kick-off time?”
Klopp immediately responded, “That’s really brave to make a joke about that. We go home, I don’t know exactly what time we will get home, we will arrive, maybe 1am-2am tonight and then play again. We have two sessions.”
Buckland quickly apologized, saying, “I don’t mean to be disrespectful.”
Klopp, however, was not appeased and retorted, “You were already. All good, you can say what you want. I cannot say what I want because that would be really different. If you make a joke of that you are completely ignorant.”
Despite the frustration over the kick-off time, Klopp admitted that Liverpool struggled to break down Sheffield United, who welcomed back Chris Wilder as their manager.
In other news, Joel Matip’s injury looks set to keep him out for the remainder of the season after he injured his knee against Fulham. Klopp confirmed that it is an ACL rupture and expressed his disappointment over the unfortunate incident.
Overall, Klopp was pleased with the result but acknowledged that Liverpool can play better football. He emphasized the importance of winning matches during this time of year and hopes for a swift recovery.
Meanwhile, Chris Wilder received a warm reception from the fans on his return as Sheffield United’s manager. Despite the loss, Wilder expressed his gratitude to the supporters and acknowledged that he needs to earn their support moving forward.
In conclusion, Jürgen Klopp’s frustration over Liverpool’s kick-off time led to a heated exchange with Marcus Buckland during a post-match interview. Despite the setback of Joel Matip’s injury, Klopp remains optimistic about Liverpool’s performance and hopes for a successful recovery.