Liverpool manager, Jürgen Klopp, this Monday denied having been “consulted” on the draft Superliga Monday founded by 12 clubs, including his, and insured have “no problem” with the current Champions League.
“I heard speaking for the first time yesterday (Sunday). We had some information but not much more Sincerely, from what could be read in the papers, ”the German engineer explained to the station Sky Sports for the game against Leeds that closes the 32nd match day of the Premier League next Monday.
“People are not happy and I can understand, but I don’t have much more to say, because we were not consulted during the process, neither the players nor mehe added.
The German coach, who had spoken out against the creation of the Super League in the past, He assured him that he hadn’t changed his mind.
“My dream has always been to coach a team, so of course I have no problem with the Champions League.
“I love the competitive aspect of football, I love the idea that West Ham (currently 4th in the Premier League and virtually qualified for the champions) can play champions next season. I don’t want them eligible to be fair because we want to be there too but I want them to get a chancehe continued.
However, Klopp refrained from open criticism that his club is part of the founders of the Superliga.
“I don’t have all the information, I don’t know why the 12 teams did it. It is true that some things will change the future of football,” he stressed, underlining that UEFA has long defended a greater number of defenders. European competitions to increase income.
You say clubs do this for money, but why is UEFA doing it? “, he wondered ironically, on the same day that UEFA presented its new Champions League format, which goes from 32 to 36 participating teams.