“They are all nice guys with big skills and big passion – all that we need and now we can work together”. But his contract, as I know, is in the United States of America (until November 2016). Having him at an established English club is a big deal for American managers and hopefully opens the door, even if just a little, for the next one. “As I remember, we had our chances and the best moments from Kazan were for sure in the first half when they were 11 against 11”.
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Klopp acknowleged the huge influence of Gerrard and is respectful of the legendary status.
Klopp’s policy is different to those of predecessor Brendan Rodgers, who on the club’s only other European trip this season left six senior players at home when they flew to Bordeaux in September.
“We are not here for visiting Kazan and I hope you will see that tomorrow”, said Klopp. “Stevie has a contract with LA Galaxy”. We are in the middle of the season.
“I could have been a good squad player, a good sub, as well as getting management experience that money can’t buy”.
“We are talking about a few training sessions”. That’s not a problem’.
Unfortunately, after spending three years at the club, Rodgers was given the sack last month and the German coach came on to replace the former Swansea City boss at Anfield.
“Liverpool played an aggressively, tightly compact in all areas of the field”.
“Of course”, he said. I said “stop it, I don’t want to hear any more”.
If a win at Chelsea wasn’t encouraging enough, Liverpool will travel more than 2000 miles away from Anfield, to the Russian pastures at the Kazan Stadium.
He dismissed a question as to whether Liverpool were ready to challenge for the title as “crazy” and, when asked about a top-four finish, he told reporters: “Oh”.
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“We’re coming off the back of a good result against Chelsea”. It was not the ideal match but there were very important signs from the team and a flawless row of situations: got the goal, stay in the game, strike back, it was really cool.
