Jurgen Klopp was quick to hit back at Amazon Prime TV presenter Marcus Buckland after he joked about Saturday’s 12.30pm kick-off. Goals from Virgil van Dijk and Dominic Szoboszlai were enough to secure three points after Liverpool beat Sheffield United 2-0 at Bramall Lane.
The win moves the team four points clear of Manchester City and two points behind leaders Arsenal. Klopp spoke to a panel of pundits after the win, but his mood quickly changed after Buckland reminded the manager that his side’s next game was initially against Crystal Palace. He did not react well to the comments that began on Saturday. It’s very brave to joke about it. Tonight we sleep between 1 and 2.
We have two sessions and we start again. I understand you are not either (ie early KO) and work in the world of football. So why explain again? “It’s fine to come in the summer and then leave again. Crystal Palace are playing tonight too, so that’s fine. I understand that you don’t really understand this and that you work in the world of football. Why should I explain again? “If you’re joking, you’re ignorant.”Following those comments, Buckland said no disrespect was intended.
Klopp said: “It was already like that. it’s fine. You can say what you want, I can’t say what I want. Because it’s completely different. Klopp has previously hinted at their schedule, featuring several times last season and twice this season at the same time. International break. His disappointment came last season when he scored six goals in 12:30 last year. Klopp bemoaned the problems with the live schedule ahead of the win against Wolves.
“We have four international breaks in March, two of which start at 12.30 (when Premier League games resume),” Klopp said. It refers to Liverpool hosting Everton just after the October break. “If I say a word about him, people will say, ‘He’s moaning again.’ This is a joke.
