With hardly any time to breathe after an intense weekend that was not conducive to their interests, Chelsea y Liverpool They will face each other in an always attractive duel whose main news is on the benches. Especially in that of the Londoners, who on Sunday night saw how their coach, Graham Potterwas dismissed after the defeat at home against the Aston Villa (0-2), a KO that places them in the middle of the table, far from their initial aspirations. All, moreover, just ten days from being measured at the Real Madrid in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. While they find a substitute, the Spanish will take charge of the ‘blues’ Bruno Saltor. His challenge is enormous, although those of Anfield They are not to get excited either. Last Saturday they reaped a clear defeat on the ground of the Manchester City that prevented them from approaching the area that gives the right to dispute the Champions.
Given the movement of benches that is taking place in the Premier Leagueit is not surprising that Jürgen Klopp You will be asked about your future. The German was not at all concerned. “I am aware that if I am still here it is because of the past and not because of what we have done this season. If this were my first campaign, maybe it would be different. I am 100% committed. There are no doubts about it. We have to fix this situation. We can’t play like we’ve been playing, it’s not allowed. I am disappointed, but it has already happened and now we have to find a way out and we are working on it, ”he said.
jumperFor his part, he explained at a press conference that if he accepted the position it is because the Potter he thought it was appropriate. “It has been a very difficult 24 hours. Very difficult at all levels. You have to deal with the press conference, with the players, the relationship with Graham and with Billy (Potter’s assistant), their families. Graham y Billy They are great professionals and people and the players are going to be very sad about their departure”, he commented.
For this important clash the Chelsea has injured to Thiago Silva, Azpilicueta and BrojaMeanwhile he Liverpool will not be able to count Keita, Calvin Ramsey, Bajcetic, Thiago Alcántara and Luis Díaz. These last two are almost ready and the Klopp He confirmed that he hopes they can reappear shortly. Anything that is not a victory would be a new step backwards for two teams called to fight for higher levels.
