Jurgen Klopp issued a defiant message to Liverpool fans, insisting the team will come again following their defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
The Reds' bid for a seventh European crown was brought to a heart-breaking end, with Vinicius Jr's goal securing the 1-0 defeat for Liverpool, who finish the season with an FA Cup and Carabao Cup double in a season that could've finished with a quadruple.
Madrid denied Liverpool a seventh European crown
In his post-match interview, the Liverpool boss remained upbeat despite suffering another defeat just a week after his side missed out on the Premier League by just one point.
"I have that [perspective] already, but to be 100 per cent honest I'm the only one in the dressing room," Klopp told BT Sport.
"It feels different. I know I said it after we lost against Sevilla in Basel and [to Real Madrid] in Kyiv, it's not bad to get the final. It's already a kind of success."
The German is confident that his team will bounce back from the disappointing end to the season and work their way to another European final next season, which is being held in a place that has happy Champions League memories for Liverpool.
"I know it's a success that you want to have but I have the strong feeling we will come again, Klopp said.
"That's how it is because the boys are really competitive, we have an outstanding group together, we will again have an outstanding group together next year and then we go again.
Klopp is already thinking about his next European final
"Obviously we have to try a bit more often than others, but no problem.
"Where is it next year? Istanbul. Book the hotel!"
While Klopp's comments may be interpreted as arrogant by some, they are certainly not made without any basis, especially when you consider Liverpool's recent history in the competition.
After suffering a defeat against Real Madrid in the 2018 final, Liverpool found themselves in the final again a year later where they got the better of Tottenham.
Liverpool fans will be hoping to celebrate Champions League success like they did in 2019 next year
If Liverpool do make it to the final again in Istanbul, their fans will be hoping to avoid the shambolic scenes which saw the match delayed by 36 minutes.
Outside the Stade de France in Paris, Liverpool fans were caught up in huge queues, as police used tear gas and pepper spray, with fallout to the outrageous security problems set to rumble on.
No comments:
Post a Comment