Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager says he is used to chasing teams as battle for top four nears conclusion
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he has been used to chasing teams throughout his career as the battle to qualify for next season’s Champions League nears its conclusion.
Liverpool are four points behind fourth-placed Chelsea with a game in hand after Thursday’s impressive 4-2 win over Manchester United, but just three games remain for Klopp’s team to finish in the top four.
After 35 games last season, Liverpool were already champions and 21 points clear of Manchester City in second, but Klopp says he is usually the one playing catch-up on the sides in front of him.
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“Most of the time I’ve been in a chasing role so if I’m enjoying it, I don’t know. Sometimes yes, but I’m used to it,” he said.
“It hasn’t happen a lot to me that the teams I’ve coached were running away or whatever, so it’s a normal situation. It’s a good situation,
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“Usually, when I’m involved, seasons go to the wire. I can’t remember many seasons where we didn’t play for anything in the last few games. It’s like this again and it’s all good. It’s exciting.
“Last night was very much needed, but it gave us a good feeling as well. After a long season, playing Thursday, Sunday, Wednesday, Sunday is a tough one, but let’s give it a try.”
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