Jurgen Klopp Faces Criticism from LASK Manager Thomas Sageder

LASK manager Thomas Sageder has expressed his growing dislike for Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool FC manager. Sageder’s comments came after LASK’s 3-0 victory over Union SG in the Europa League group, which kept Liverpool’s hopes alive for a spot in the last 16.

Disappointing Defeat in France

Unfortunately, Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat against Toulouse in France, putting their qualification at risk. They now need to win their final two games, starting with a match against LASK on November 30 at Anfield.

Klopp’s Criticism of LASK’s Pitch

After their previous encounter, Klopp described LASK’s pitch as “really bad.” Sageder took offense to this comment and also criticized Klopp’s team selection against Toulouse, believing it gave the French side an advantage.

Sageder’s Dislike for Klopp

Sageder jokingly expressed his growing dislike for Klopp, stating, “What can I say, I’m slowly starting to dislike him. Now he’s setting up a rotated team and in our case, he’s criticizing the groundskeeper. But we have the opportunity to show what we think about it anyway.”

LASK’s Chances for Progression

If Liverpool had defeated Toulouse, LASK would have had a strong chance of finishing second in Group E. However, with Toulouse securing all three points, LASK now sits at the bottom of the group, four points behind Toulouse. LASK will face Liverpool at Anfield and then Toulouse at their own Raiffeisen Arena in their final two fixtures, requiring some luck to progress to the next stage.

Will Klopp Respond?

While Sageder’s comments may have been made in jest, it remains to be seen whether Klopp will respond to the criticism. As Liverpool prepares for their upcoming match against LASK, tensions between the two managers may add an extra layer of intrigue to the game.