Jurgen Klopp to Roy Keane: Liverpool were not neglected! | Football news

Liverpool claim the third consecutive victory at the start of the season with the 3-1 defeat of Arsenal; Sky Sports expert Roy Keane had praised Liverpool, but referred to ‘sloppy’ defensive moments

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Jurgen Klopp praised his Liverpool side but wanted clarification from Roy Keane after hearing the former Manchester United captain describe aspects of his game as “sloppy.”

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp rejected Roy Keane’s suggestion that his team had ‘sloppy’ moments in Arsenal’s defeat, insisting that the champions only deserved praise for their 3-1 victory.

Mishearing what the Sky Sports expert had said about his team, the Liverpool manager insisted that his team’s performance had been “absolutely exceptional.

When asked by Sky Sports to reveal what he liked about Liverpool’s performance when they defeated the Gunners, Klopp responded, “Everything! Did Mr. Keane say we had a sloppy performance tonight?”

Intervening, Keane clarified: “I think they gave up a chance or two, but they would be disappointed.

“Can you tell that tonight was a sloppy performance?” Klopp continued. “I’m not sure I heard it right, but maybe I was talking about another game, since it can’t be this game. Sorry, it’s an incredible description of this game.

“This was absolutely exceptional. Nothing was neglected, absolutely nothing. From the first second we were dominant against a fit team, 100% fit, and you have to be careful with counterattacks.

“Alisson had to make a save, he had two balls behind that we cannot avoid and for that you need a goalkeeper, but the football we played tonight was exceptional. For this game tonight, there is nothing bad to say.”

Keane: “I said there were neglected moments, but I said that his team was outstanding. I have not been giving more than praise to the club, so I am not sure they have heard me correctly there.”

Klopp: “I heard the word ‘sloppy’, that’s all, so I figured you must have seen the wrong game.”

Keane: “You have to see the rest.”

Klopp: “I’ll see it again, 100 percent.”

After the interview concluded, Keane commented, “Very sensitive isn’t it? Imagine if they lost!”

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FREE TO SEE: Highlights from Liverpool’s win against Arsenal

So what had Roy Keane said about Liverpool?

Here’s what the Sky Sports insider had to say about the champions after their 3-1 win:

“It was a good night for Liverpool. There was never really any question. I know they had a chance or two in the second half, but Liverpool were by far the best team.

“We will probably give Arsenal a bit of credit for the fact that they stayed in the game. But overall, Liverpool certainly deserved the win.

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“… It was a good night of work for Liverpool, who were by far the best team. There were a scare or two, but they deserved the win. They are like a machine and one of the fittest teams. They like to put down It is never easy to score goals, but tonight they managed three, four against Leeds. He got a little sloppy at the back but it’s done.

“Arsenal are always a threat in the future, but their problems have always been behind. The first goal is soft and would have given Arsenal a lot of encouragement.”

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