Press conference: Jurgen Klopp speaks out on trophy lift, title parade, Chelsea, transfers and more

Liverpool are preparing to face Chelsea on Wednesday, July 22 in in the Premier League. Ahead of the game, the Reds head coach Jurgen Klopp gave a press conference where he spoke out on trophy lift, Chelsea and more. On Chelsea "This is a challenge, being champions and playing these teams. I thought about how it was when I've won something before and it's football. The boys love doing what they do. So far I am fine with attitude we've shown. I expect a good game from us and Chelsea. "Chelsea will make some good changes but they have had a proper boost [from FA Cup]. We have to make sure it is not easy for them. Small details decide games and we have to put these things right." On the trophy lift  "I will try to be prepared [for the trophy lift]. There is a football game and I cannot ignore what happens after that. I don't want to. The boys have worked so hard for that. It is as good as possible, I will not disturb that. I will be in the best spirits." On recent form "It's a big challenge. When Pep was at Bayern, we came 2nd with Dortmund. They dominated and lost some games as there was nothing to go for. I am happy how we showed up. There was nothing obvious, just little things you could see. We were the better side v Arsenal." On first PL win (Oct '15 vs Chelsea)  "I cannot remember that really. Benteke scored? [Chelsea 2015]. I don't know how I felt that day. Too many things happened since then. We played Chelsea 3 times already this season. All tricky and difficult. I respect what Frank is doing there" On pressure "We've always had massive pressure but we have done quite well. Let's make it difficult for them and possible for us. That is the plan." On Lampard "With managers one day you are the one to be and the next you are not. Frank is doing an exceptional job. He did well at Derby, a big challenge at Chelsea, no-one expected a title but qualify for CL in a really strong league. He's done brilliantly." On Kenny Dalglish being part of presentation team (after coming on as sub when Liverpool last won title in 1990) "There's no chance I'm coming on as sub tomorrow night!" On winning title for the fans "I hope our fans know we mean it that this is for them. We won this league before lockdown before it was over the line. I am happy with what the boys have done. It should show everyone together we can do anything. That is what has happened." On title parade "The first chance we get, will have this party but only when it is appropriate. Three months ago no-one thought this possible now we must do the right thing. I can only ask for exactly that. A challenge but we've faced bigger ones at this club. Stay at home with family." On transfers "I am happy with my squad 100%. I was last year when people wanted us to sign him and him. It/s not that we don't want, we try to make the right decisions and then COVID came. Situation changed and not for the better." On PFA "Thank god I don't make this decision! No Ballon d'Or this year but a PFA, we have. My job is to bring as many players possible to the election and we have a few. I am really happy we've played the season we have. All the players have been incredible." Source - LiverpoolECHO Join us on Telegram

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