Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp, is gearing up for a significant encounter against Arsenal, recognizing them as one of the Premier League’s strongest teams. Despite Liverpool’s impressive 5-1 triumph over West Ham in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, Klopp acknowledges the challenge posed by Arsenal.
In a BBC interview, Klopp highlighted Arsenal’s physical prowess, noting, “They are really physically strong. They didn’t get worse with Declan [Rice] in the team.” Expecting a tough match against the league leaders, Klopp aims to make it challenging for Arsenal.
Looking ahead to the game, Klopp singled out three players who often fly under the radar. Harvey Elliott, Jarrell Quansah, and Joe Gomez received praise for their contributions in the Carabao Cup quarter-final victory over West Ham. While Klopp commended Curtis Jones for his two goals, he stressed the importance of consistently accelerating the game’s tempo.
Expressing optimism for the upcoming match, Klopp mentioned the potential return of Ryan Gravenberch, though the squad isn’t at full strength. Despite this, Klopp believes that navigating through these games has put Liverpool back on track and looks forward to the challenge, stating, “I am looking forward to it. Maybe Ryan [Gravenberch] will be back. Besides that, it is not a full squad that we have. But now going through these games, we are back on track.”
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