Jurgen Klopp has rallied around Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of Liverpool’s crunch showdown with Manchester City, after the full-back was accused of making a dig at Pep Guardiola’s side regarding their trophies and the value of their recent success.
Speaking in a recent interview, Alexander-Arnold had hinted at the tainted legacy of Man City’s Man City‘s growing legacy in an interview with FourFourTwo.
Alexander-Arnold told the football magazine: “It’s difficult. You’re up against a machine that’s built to win – that’s the simplest way to describe City and their organisation.
“Looking back on this era, although they’ve won more titles than us and have probably been more successful, our trophies will mean more to us and our fanbase because of the situations at both clubs, financially.”
Now, speaking in his pre-match press conference on Friday, Klopp addressed the words of his vice captain and maintained that Alexander-Arnold had done no wrong, and was right to express his opinion due to his deep, local connection with the club.
Klopp told reporters: “He was born in Liverpool stood on the bins [to watch training] before he played for the club. One of our slogans which I love is ‘this means more’, and it means more to us.
“Two years ago we had a parade after winning the League Cup and the FA Cup but losing the Champions League final and the league to Manchester City, but it looked like we won all of these.
“When we feel like that, why shouldn’t we be allowed to say it? I am not interested, it’s just how he feels and I have absolutely no problem.”
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Pretty sure he showed respect as well. You love these interviews where someone tells you how they think and the world says, that’s not allowed. There is nothing wrong with what Trent said to be honest.
