Published 15:11 IST, November 28th 2019
Jurgen Klopp has jokingly apologised to Liverpool fans for spoiling Christmas holiday
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has apologised to Liverpool fans for spoiling their Christmas holiday, as they drew against Napoli in the Champions League.
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Liverpool played against Napoli on Wednesday night in UEFA Champions League. A win could have secured a spot for Liverpool in kck out st. However, match ended in a 1-1 draw with goals from Dries Mertens and Dejan Lovren.
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Liverpool vs Napoli: Jurgen Klopp apologised to fans for 'spoiling' Christmas holiday
Liverpool had to settle for a point on Wednesday night, with Dejan Lovren equalising in 65th minute. Napoli had scored earlier in game, courtesy of a strike from Dries Mertens. After draw, Liverpool manr Jurgen Klopp had to apologise to fans. Klopp apologised for ‘spoiling’ Liverpool fans’ holiday. draw against Napoli means that Liverpool will have to battle it out on Matchday 6 of UEFA Champions League. Reds face FC Salzburg in ir last group st match.
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Liverpool vs Napoli ended in a draw
Jurgen Klopp stated that many fans were hoping for a holiday during Christmas in Austrian town in December 2019. However, w re is a real pressure on final group match during a holiday. A win against Napoli could have eased Liverpool’s journey to kckout st.
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European champions are currently group leaders with 10 points. Napoli are second in table with 9 points. While Fc Salzburg have secured seven points in five games. If Liverpool win against Red Bull Salzburg, y will top group and qualify for next round. However, a defeat could mean that y will have to compete in Europa League.
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Jurgen Klopp would be without Fabinho for upcoming matches
It would definitely t be easy for Jurgen Klopp to salv a victory in Austria. Midfielder Fabinho had to be subbed off after he suffered an ankle injury. Liverpool have a hectic schedule in month of December. y will be playing four games in a span of 10 days, along with FIFA Club World Cup to be held in Qatar. match against Salzburg will be played on December 10, 2019.
10:41 IST, November 28th 2019