Jurgen Klopp Makes A Case For Defensive Abilities As The Key

Ibrahim Konate

Jurgen Klopp says he has noticed an enhancement in Liverpool’s defense in recent matches. He said that it is the backline that would be critical if they are to catch up with Manchester City, the current league leaders.

Liverpool is 6 points behind City going into the Boxing Day match, they have played a game less, as their away game at Leeds was postponed. It will be another frantic race for the front-runners to the title.

The two teams have been pitted against one another in recent years. Liverpool lost by a single point in 2018-19. The Reds finally managed to end a 3 decades drought of titles in the next season.

Jurgen Klopp Aware That Consistency In Defense Will Be The Key

Manchester City is the favorite this time though. Jurgen Klopp is perfectly alert that there would be few chances against a side Klopp himself admitted was the world’s best.

Jurgen Klopp believes that an impregnable defense remains the best bet in the remaining matches for Liverpool that has kept the number of goals they let in down to 15 from their 18 matches.

He praised the consistency shown by his boys and said that they had been incredible. He says that is the only way to go against a team that is the best on earth. He said that it would be tricky.

Jürgen Klopp said that they have managed to stay within reach of the leaders. He said that City would drop points and so it remains important that they do not do the same in the remaining times.

Jurgen Klopp against stressed on defending consistently day in and day out. he says that the team has upgraded their game and the attack has improved a lot more. He said that they would try their best in the remaining few matches.