"We will never see this two-shot again." Klopp is leaving. "Pep is the best coach in the world. Without him, Manchester City could not have challenged for its fourth consecutive Victory."
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has given unsparing praise and respect to "Rival" Pep Guardiola ahead of his final game as the head coach of the English Premier League (EPL).
Coach Klopp will leave Liverpool, which he has loved for eight and a half years, after the final round of 38 rounds of the 2023-2024 EPL against Wolverhampton at midnight on the 20th (Korea time). He has won countless trophies in all tournaments around the world, including the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, Club World Cup, European Super Cup, and Community Shield, but even greater achievements would have been possible without Guardiola's Manchester City.
Klopp told a press conference ahead of the last match that Manchester City, which is on the verge of losing its first four games in a row, broke 115 Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules between 2018 and February 2023, and said such a flaw was Manchester City's feat. Asked if he would cover up the allegations, Klopp replied, "Everyone knows about the 115 allegations, but I have no idea what they mean." "I just know the numbers. Regardless of what happened with Manchester City, Pep Guardiola is the best coach in the world, and this is the important fact," he humbly admitted as the opposition leader, his rival in life.
"If you put another coach at the helm, you won't be able to win four in a row in the league. Four in a row in the league is thanks to Pep and the players. To say that is to belittle their efforts. That way they can do whatever they want. Does that mean there was? I don't think so, I don't know what they did. And I'm not here to say that."
"We'll have to wait and see. Of course, I also want to know if Manchester City is really at fault. Everyone wants to know. But then I'll be somewhere else," he smiled. "The quality we have at Pep must have made a difference, so I don't worry about them. We'll see. It's not my problem, I'm happy with the problem."
Guadriola is the only opponent that Klopp has lost more Premier League than won. Over the past eight years, Liverpool has competed with Manchester City twice until the last minute and has been pushed to second place, and both have conceded the trophy at the Etihad Stadium on the last day of the season.
In 2019, Liverpool recorded its only defeat to Manchester City, and even after accumulating 97 points, the team lost the title to Manchester City by one point. Two years ago, City was 0-2 behind Aston Villa with 14 minutes left until the final whistle, but scored three goals in just five minutes, snatching away its dream of winning the title. Liverpool's victory in 2020 remains the only time City has conceded a trophy in six seasons. Guardiola also said after Klopp abruptly announced his resignation during the season, "He's the best rival of my life. The game against Liverpool was a nightmare. Now, I can sleep with my legs stretched out. The Premier League will miss his charisma," indirectly expressing infinite respect for Klopp
With Klopp's era coming to an end, we can no longer see the two giants fighting each other. Disappointment is the fans' responsibility.
"It doesn't matter what I thought of Liverpool fans before I came here. It's much more about what I think of Liverpool fans when I leave. I couldn't appreciate them more," said Klopp. "I felt more grateful and loved. It's impossible. I think we did a pretty good job. There were life-changing moments. There were life-changing moments for all of us, especially for those without our uniforms. "I know myself very well. I'm a very emotional person. I've been really emotional all week. Our players have said nice things to me and the departing staff," he said, expressing his gratitude.
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