Liverpool vs. Plymouth Argyle: Jurgen Klopp’s Key Pre-Match Presser Comments

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has thanked Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola for diverting attention from his side as they prepare for Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Plymouth Argyle following Monday’s 2-2 draw at Sunderland. The Reds boss also hinted at a big transfer target in January. 

Speaking to the media ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup third-round meeting against Argyle at Anfield, the Reds boss said Guardiola was to thank for gleaning some attention after Monday’s disappointment, per the Mirror’s Hamish Mackay:

“It was strange for me. At the end, we were all frustrated. You couldn’t expect best performance of the season,” he said. “We got a point, but it felt like a defeat. I was glad that Pep then had his press conference and nobody spoke about mine!”

The German was referring to Guardiola’s awkward interview with BBC Sport following a tetchy 2-1 win over Burnley on Monday, as relayed by Match of the Day:

“Pep, you don’t seem happy that you’ve won?” How awkward is this? 😳 pic.twitter.com/mYKyfu6Xae

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) January 2, 2017

There’s was more controversy involving Guardiola when he appeared to suggest he could retire from football in two or three years, per James Ducker of the Telegraph, adding he was “approaching the end of my career as a manager, I am sure of that.”

However, Guardiola put the Citizens at ease after addressing his comments later this week, where he said, per Ducker’s report:

I said in the interview I am not going to be training when I am 60 years old. But guys, …

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