The Liverpool coach, Jürgen Klopp, Denied on Monday that he had been “consulted” on the project Superliga founded on Monday by 12 clubs, including his own, and assured having “no problem” with the current Champions.
“I first heard about it yesterday (Sunday). We had some information, but not much more, honestly, from what could be read in the newspapers, “the German technician explained on the channel Sky Sports before the game against Leeds which closes this Monday the 32nd day of the Premier League.
“People aren’t happy and I can understand that, but I don’t have much more to say, because neither the players nor I were consulted during the process“, Added.
The German coach, who in the past had spoken out against the creation of the Superliga, he assured that he has not changed his mind.
“My dream has always been to coach a team, so of course I have no problem with the Champions League.
“I love the competitive aspect of football, I love the idea that West Ham (currently ranked 4th in the Premier League and virtually ranked for the Champions League) can play the Champions League next season. I don’t want them to qualify to be honest, because we want to be too, but I want them to have a chance“, It continued.
Klopp, however, refrained from openly criticizing his club for being among the founders of the Super League.
“I don’t have all the information, I don’t know why the 12 teams have done it. It is true that some things will change the future of football,” he insisted, stressing that UEFA has long defended a greater number of European matches. to increase revenue.
“You say clubs do this for money, but why does UEFA do it? “, He asked ironically, on the same day that UEFA presented its new Champions League format, which goes from 32 to 36 participating teams.