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Klopp interview / press conference thread

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Boss: I'm satisfied but Dortmund tie is still 50-50
 
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Jürgen Klopp was satisfied with Liverpool's performance in drawing 1-1 with Borussia Dortmund but insisted the Europa League quarter-final remains '50-50' after the first leg.

Divock Origi put the Reds ahead in the first half at Signal Iduna Park with a composed finish, only for Mats Hummels to head home an equaliser three minutes into the second period.

From there on in, Dortmund enjoyed large spells of possession while Klopp’s men forced Roman Weidenfeller into several crucial saves as an absorbing game remained so until the final whistle.

At his post-match press conference, the manager offered his take on the tie’s opening 90 minutes, reflected further on the return to his former club and explained why Origi was in the starting XI.

Here is a summary of Klopp’s assessment…

On the game…

I’m satisfied with lots of parts of the game. Our organisation was good and we were brave with our plan. And around the 1-0 we were brilliant, to be honest, really good moments. We played direct football and showed what we are capable of. Then, of course, against a team like Dortmund with their quality, organisation and self-confidence, you cannot defend each pass. So you need to be patient in the midfield, you need to be ready to get frustrated when you can’t avoid the pass. We had to fight with big passion and that’s what we did.

Their biggest chance in the first half was when they played a chip ball behind the line, [Marcel] Schmelzer with a cross and then Mama blocked the ball – that was really brilliant play. Usually they have more of these moments, so we did really well. We scored a wonderful goal, quick in mind, really cool. A nice pass from Alberto [Moreno], nice run by Milly and flick-on, and Divock scored like he played the whole game – brilliant. In the second half, a set-piece, and how it is in football that’s a fault of all of us. I decided to have Adam Lallana in this position instead of Divock Origi, sorry for this. We could have avoided the cross, of course; then Mats Hummels scored the goal but we were still in the game. [For] our really big chances, Roman Weidenfeller did really well, a perfect performance. At the end it was open. I think we deserved the draw.

On coming back to Dortmund…

It was an unusual situation with everything around the game. There were more outside circumstances than perhaps we’re used to. Going onto the pitch, there was polite applause that I took and I made a small gesture in return. Overall, coming back was good. This stadium is a great venue and a great place to play football. The people here are very special as well. I felt good coming back. Then it moved to the game and the focus was totally on the game. We’re going to travel home back to Liverpool looking forward to next Thursday’s return game at Anfield.

On the second leg…

We saw the game – it’s still 50-50. Dortmund don’t care too much where they play and where they score goals. Of course they’re still in a very good position. But I think it was very important for us to show this Liverpool face. A lot of people thought a lot of things about our probable or possible performance, and maybe they are a little bit surprised. I’m really happy with the performance. The away goal is good and much better than a 0-0, 100 per cent better. But we have to play at our best in the rematch to go through. Nothing is decided. That’s good for all supporters and all people who love football; it will be another really tight clash and I’m looking forward to it.

On Origi starting the match…

We thought it would make sense to start with Divock – it’s nothing about Daniel [sturridge]. Daniel played the last few games. It’s completely normal, a completely normal thing in football. Now he is fresh and can play against Stoke, that’s good for us. He came in and immediately had a brilliant moment. You could see how strong he is in one second. Nobody can say what would have happened if we had started with Daniel, maybe we would have been better, I don’t know. But it was a decision. Divock played well and it was not too brave [a decision], to be honest. Divock had no rhythm in the season, how could he have? He always had a little injury here, a little injury there. Remember the Leicester game – he was outstanding and then out for four weeks. He is a young lad, we have to carry on and work with him.

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Feels strange listening to our post match press conferences and hearing the manager describe the same game you watched.

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Klopp on Henderson " It’s serious but it’s not that serious that there is no hope.

He could make the last two games and there is hope for the European Championships.

He is a very important player for us and England but there is no final judgement yet.

We will do everything for him that he is back as soon as possible.

We fought for him in Dortmund because he picked up this injury fighting for us.

That is what we will do again on Sunday. "

 

Klopp on recovery for Stoke " We have no time for rest.

But we have to think of a few changes.

We have to see after training today and then we have to make decisions.

It is not possible to have a real session today and we will have meetings and discuss tactics.

In a situation like this, we need the crowd.

Against Tottenham and Dortmund, we showed we are ready but Stoke have had a lot less games than us.

It will be a big fight for us and we need each voice at Anfield to create a good atmosphere. "

 

Klopp on midfield options " We will leave the midfield open.

We have Lucas back and he played yesterday for 45 minutes.

Kevin Stewart also played 45 minutes.

We have to make a decision but it is important to have these two players back. "

 

Klopp on Balotelli returning " It is not the moment to talk about this.

It is very difficult.

In this moment, we have to play a lot of games and he has to play a lot of games in Italy.

We have to make a decision in the summer. "

 

Klopp on Grand National " I had heard about this but I had no idea it was next to Liverpool.

I can’t say too much about it but if it’s interesting we can have a look after training.

I will ask Milly after training. "

 

 

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Not yet.

 

Quotes from the presser:

 

Klopp says pleased to give Ojo and Stewart full league debuts, and that others deserve that chance too, names Brannagan as one.

 

Klopp: Quick in mind, that's what we needed to be, that's why we changed the lineup. Fresh legs. That's what we needed today.

 

Klopp says it was Milner's best performance since he was at the club.

 

Klopp: It's the 2nd time they've changed their style for us. Today, with the wind, with Crouch... but experience of Kolo and Martin ruled...

 

Klopp asked what he's done to improve Origi: "He learnt everything from me" he jokes.

 

Klopp on @DivockOrigi: When I came in he was not fit, now to stay fit. Last injury (layoff) he used for body strength.

 

Klopp on Origi's 2nd goal: He really wanted to shoot, he didn't want to cross.

 

Klopp: Today you ask about Origi, usually I am asked about Daniel Sturridge who worked hard today. Smart, closing spaces, good moments.

 

Klopp: We played without Phil Coutinho and Adam Lallana, who are in brilliant shape. We have the players (now).

 

Klopp: I'm not surprised, but I thought we would have more problems today (due to the changes he had to make).

 

Klopp on Allen: He was brilliant. We only took him off because we need him. Joe is not at 100% fitness.

 

Klopp: He's a really really good player. Now, hopefully he stays fit and we have another really good option.

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How did he pay £100 and only win £40 for coming 3rd? think someone had him off there.

 

 

It was a sweep surely, so they pool the money and give most for first, then some for second and third?? Mind you £100 is a bit steep - I think we do a pound at my work!! (I don't work on Fridays any more so I miss out!)

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