Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has no frustration after the 3-3 draw vs Aston Villa
Even though on paper it was very frustrating to see Liverpool give away a two-goal lead and give up on three points at Villa Park in their 3-3 draw against Aston Villa, Jurgen Klopp insists he is not a frustrated man. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Jarell Quansah after Emi Martinez’s early howler saw the Reds in cruise control at one point in time, but Villa needed magic on the night.
With their UEFA Champions League hopes solely lying on the outcome of this game, the Villans showed tremendous mental courage to hit the Reds back the way they did. “Super-sub” Jhon Duran scored twice in no time to ensure his team did not drop any points. While it was a frustrating result, in the grand scheme of things, the feeling amongst the fanbase is not of frustration. As is the case with Klopp and here is what he told the club’s official website:
“I don’t feel frustrated. Maybe I should, but I just don’t. I am really happy. Look, we all saw these kind of games before; we all saw games where one team is playing for absolutely everything – qualifying for the Champions League probably means for Aston Villa everything – and one team is already fixed in the position they are in. The challenge we had today was we had to show character and attitude – and the boys showed sensational character and sensational attitude. I loved that.”
We knew something’s up in this game given Liverpool did not concede first. Nevertheless, it was a good game of football for the neutrals who would’ve surely enjoyed their money’s worth. Now, getting to why it was far from frustrating for the manager.
No frustrations?
He’s trying to hide it in plain sight that he’s just soaking it in now. We have only 90 more minutes of Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool’s manager, and he knows it as well. The fanbase is trying to enjoy each and every second of it, with greater things at stake than three points. Klopp, meanwhile, will have to pack his bags this Monday and before that, he might also just want to get a feel of the warmth from the supporters without letting any results get in his head.
The result may not have been what Liverpool fans had hoped for, but Klopp’s perspective offers a different outlook. He sees the match as a chance for his players to rise to the occasion and showcase their fightin’ spirit, regardless of the final score. While disappointment may linger, Klopp’s positive outlook reflects his focus on the bigger picture and the progress his team has made throughout the season.
Last season, if someone told you Liverpool would fight for the title until the last month before eventually giving in, nobody would believe you. Fifth-placed finish last season accumulating only 67 points with not even a single performance inspiring any players apart from that 7-0 last season. This term was fantastic until one point, but even the players have realised there’s actually nothing to play for now.
The impending departure weighs heavy on Klopp, the players and the fans, who are eager to show their appreciation for the man who brought success and joy to Anfield. As the German tactician prepares to bid farewell, he is no doubt relishin’ the opportunity to soak in the atmosphere and feel the warmth of the supporters one last time.
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Speaking of the game in itself though, momentary lapses in concentration and a bit of bad luck took the game away from us. This is surely not a norm, but given what’s for the club to come next week, reckon we could let this result slip. Enjoy every moment of JK as the boss.
