Jurgen Klopp has said a lot of words about his team’s trip to Old Trafford on Sunday and the constant theme of his speeches is praise for the opponent, collectively and individually.
Klopp told Sky Sports: ”I’m not sure if it is allowed that I speak too positively about the Man Utd manager! You never know in the beginning, that is how it is. But now after almost three months, it is outstanding.
”Ander Herrera is in the best period in his life, it is unbelievable how he is playing. [Paul] Pogba is Pogba again, the work-rate of all the strikers is unbelievable. They always had the speed, but now they use them in all the right moments. So, there is a lot of quality now in the team.
”There was a lot of discussion about the last line (defenders), but now they work really well together. So, nobody speaks about the last line anymore. Goalkeeper (De Gea) was always good, so no problems there, but it is just a different side to the beginning of the season, for sure.
”But that is how it is, but we never expect an easy game going to United. It is always clear that it will be a tough one for Liverpool. But still we thought, let’s give it a try, which is what we will do.”