Jurgen Klopp claims his side do not deserve much credit for the job they have to do as he hails Jota for his incredible display so far.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has stated that they don’t deserve to much credit for putting good performance every 3 days.
The Reds host and defeated Southampton in the Premier League yesterday after an incredible performance in the Champions League to secure their qualification.
Speaking after the game Klopp insisted that it is their job to play good football and they have to force it out of themselves.
The manager on his team.
“I am not surprised and I don’t think we now deserve too much credit for trying to play the best football possible every three days because I think that should be possible three times a week, but I don’t take it for granted as well.
“We have nothing else to do during this 95 minutes, so let’s play as good as is somehow possible. That’s the way we see it and sometimes it works out and sometimes not; it’s only three games ago we lost at West Ham.
“We didn’t only lose at West Ham, we drew two games before as well if I am right. So, all of a sudden, we were in a bad moment.
“Now we look like we are in a better moment, [but] the season is too long to think about these kind of things. We are able to play good football so we have to force ourselves to do it always.”
The German also praise former Wolves forward Diogo Jota for is incredible performance for the Reds so far.
The Portuguese scored 2 goals in the first half of the game to give is side the lead and Klopp explained how smart Jota is.
The manager on Diogo Jota.
“A good subject to talk about. Diogo: exceptional player, exceptional boy. It was for us two years ago, one-and-a-half years ago, a perfect signing because he has everything that a Liverpool player in this squad needs.
“He has the technical skills, he has the physical skills and he is very smart and can learn all the tactical stuff pretty quick. On top of that, he can play all three positions; in a 4-2-3-1 he could play as the 10. So, it is very helpful.
“He has the speed, has the desire to finish situations off really good. I think his goalscoring record is pretty impressive, if I’m right. Unfortunately, he had a big injury last year and that is then never helpful. But he is back, thank God, and fits really well in this team.
“I’m really happy for him. Actually, today I thought he could have made a slightly better decision before he then scored, maybe he was smart enough to wait for the next ball that he could finish it off easier. But I thought we should have scored with the situation before already. But all good and Diogo is a good player.”
