Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp ‘Unmasks’ His Greatest Fear Ahead of Manchester United Showdown

Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp ‘Unmasks’ His Greatest Fear Ahead of Manchester United Showdown

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at December 16, 2023 at 6:41 AM
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  • Jurgen Klopp has opened up on his fears ahead of Liverpool's EPL showdown with Manchester United
  • Klopp's men made history in the 2022–23 season by securing a remarkable 7–0 victory in this fixture
  • The Reds sit top of the Premier League ahead of the meeting with their rivals at Anfield

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has expressed his main concern ahead of his side's highly anticipated showdown with Manchester United on Sunday, December 17.

The clash between the two English football powerhouses is always a highlight on the Premier League calendar, and this season, it's garnered even more attention due to Manchester United's inconsistent form.

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Jurgen Klopp is unhappy about the state of Manchester United ahead of their Premier League clash on Sunday. Photos by Shaun Botterill and Robin Jones
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Man United's woes this season

Under Erik ten Hag's second season in charge, the Red Devils have faced a turbulent run, marked by dismal performances leading to unwanted records, notably their Champions League campaign exit at the group stage.

Sportstar reported that United became the first Premier League team to finish at the bottom of a Champions League group twice, repeating their 2005/06 feat.

Their group stage struggles included conceding the most goals (15) ever by a Premier League side in a UCL campaign, with only one win secured.

Adding to their woes, the Old Trafford outfit might have to contend with the absence of 11 players for their Premier League clash against Liverpool, although Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford are fit for the showdown.

Injuries have plagued United this season, significantly impacting their performance on the field, as highlighted by MEN.

Liverpool vs Man United: What Klopp said

Despite Liverpool appearing as overwhelming favourites, Klopp remains cautious, acknowledging the unexpected turns that can arise in football, particularly regarding their opponents' situation.

“I never like it when the headlines about Manchester United aren't good before we play them, because then that's the game where they can put things right,”the 56-year-old said as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.
“I don't like that at all”.
“The more people say bad things about them, the stronger they become”.

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Match Preview: Liverpool vs Man United

Ahead of the Super Sunday clash between Liverpool and Manchester United, Sports Brief has provided a preview of the upcoming clash between the two most successful clubs in England.

The Reds remain unbeaten at home this season, securing victories in all seven matches played at Anfield. Their previous encounter with the Red Devils at Merseyside ended in a resounding 7-0 triumph in the league.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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