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The European champions are far behind English Premier League He is a candidate to qualify at the expense of coach Diego Simeone’s team, who face a difficult time in the Spanish League and may fail to reach the Champions League next season.
But Klopp praised Atletico and said his team needed to be at its best if it wanted to produce a positive result.
Klopp told a press conference "This is one of the most difficult games in a soccer player’s life.
"(Atlético) is very organized and can get results. He is in a transitional period and this is normal, but he fights with everything he owns. This is really hard".
He added "He has speed, ferocity, and a clear philosophy. I know we’re in the short-pass country, but I appreciate that stuff. All are good".
He continued "If there is a team that you must face while you are at your best, it is Atletico. It does not give you gifts. If you strive as hard as you can, you will have the opportunity. If you don’t, you won’t have a chance. There is reason to reach several continental final matches".
Apart from Sherdan Shakiri, Club has a full squad for the standoff at the Metropolitan Stadium, where Liverpool won the Champions League last June.
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The European champions are far away from the top of the Premier League and are favorites to qualify at the expense of coach Diego Simeone’s team, who face a difficult time in the Spanish League and may fail to reach the Champions League next season.
But Klopp praised Atletico and said his team needed to be at its best if it wanted to produce a positive result.
“This is one of the most difficult games in a footballer’s life,” Klopp told a news conference.
“(Atlético) is very organized and can get results. He is in a transitional period and this is normal, but he fights with everything he owns. This is really difficult.”
“He has speed, ferocity, and a clear philosophy. I know we are in a short-pass country, but I appreciate things like this. They are all good.”
“If there is a team that you must face while you are at your best, it is Atletico. It does not give you gifts. If you strive as hard as you will, you will have the opportunity. If you do not, you will not have a chance. There is a reason to reach many of the continental final matches.”
Apart from Sherdan Shakiri, Club has a full squad for the standoff at the Metropolitan Stadium, where Liverpool won the Champions League last June.
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