Jurgen Klopp has queried whether now is the best time for the international break to take place in the midst of a second wave of coronavirus cases sweeping through Europe.
The Reds have been affected by recent absentees due to the virus in Thiago Alcantara and Sadio Mane who are both set to miss this evening’s clash with Aston Villa.
With a full squad to choose from few would have given the Villains a chance, but the news that Alisson Becker is also likely to join Mané and Thiago on the sidelines might persuade gamblers to visit bemybet.com and pile on the Midlanders as this seems like as good a time as any to face Klopp's men.
And now with the Nations League fixtures set to take place in the next week, there are concerns that case numbers will grow due to players travelling to virus-hit locations.
Always one to look at the bigger picture, the manager said he hoped that the right protocols would be in place.
The Mirror reported Klopp as saying:
“I don't want to sound too disrespectful as we don't know too much about what other countries are doing.
“If your son or daughter asked if you wanted to travel (abroad) there or there, you might say you're not sure if that's the right moment.
“It's a little bit like that with football players.
“I'm not saying this (the UK) is the safest place in the world, but it's the place we know at least.
"Yes, I am slightly concerned. It's difficult to get in contact with all FAs all over the world.
“I understand 100 per cent the demands on FAs and UEFA and FIFA. I know how difficult the situation is for everybody. But it's not exactly perfect.”
Klopp was not finished in his observations, this time questioning the kick-off time for the Derby in two weeks time.
“They still think it's a good idea to let us play on Saturday pretty early.
“Supporters at other clubs say I moan constantly, but I don't moan. I know it's difficult.
“But here in this country, the Premier League and TV broadcasters don't care - so as a club you are alone in these moments.”
"As a club you have to make sure you bring the players home in the quickest and most safe way because nobody helps you. It's not like an FA is saying they'll pay for a private plane.
“Then they (the players) arrive on Friday, we see if we can make a (coronavirus) test, and then we don't get the result until the Saturday.
"It's really tricky. We try everything to make it right and safe as possible, but from time to time a little more help would not be bad.”
Despite the hurdles that may come the way of the champions, Klopp has no doubt that the hunger remains within the playing ground to overcome it.
“We agreed a while ago that we would try to make this the best time of our lives as long as we are together and that is what we are still doing.
“So I am not in any doubt at all about the desire and hunger of my boys.”
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