Ahead of this week’s Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid, Guardiola joked that he might have found the solution to the proposition that he was overly complicating his tactics in the big games: playing with 12 players. “In the Champions League I always think too much,” said Guardiola. “I always come up with new tactics and ideas, and you will see new ones. I think too much, so I have very good results in the Champions League. It would be boring if my job, all the time, was to play the same way.” Sunday 10 April 16:00 Start 16:30 Klopp expects an exciting battle at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, with his team having the opportunity to go two points ahead of the top of the Premier League with a victory. However, he felt compelled to defend Guardiola after his light comments were literally accepted by some sections of the media. The Liverpool boss said: “It was ironic! I saw there was a story in Ecuador this week claiming I did not understand Luis Diaz. You have a responsibility on this planet. If you want to talk to us, do us a favor. Pep said ironically, “I think too much and I like to think too much.” Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player A look back at the best pieces between Man City and Liverpool under Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp in the Premier League. “Pep is the best coach in the world. I think we would all agree on that and it could be a coincidence that he has not worked in the Champions League so far. If anyone doubts him, I have no idea how this could happen.” Full attention is now focused on Sunday’s game, as City took care of the work in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico on Tuesday, winning a hard-fought 1-0 victory. Champions City are ahead of Liverpool, who have won their last 10 games in the Premier League, just one point ahead of them at the Etihad. Klopp believes that Sunday’s match will meet the top. “It does not happen very often when two top teams face each other, but the history of our games has shown that it is an interesting clock as both teams really want it,” added the German. “Both teams want to use momentum, gaps and create momentum. We are both looking for gaps, so I expect an interesting game. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Jurgen Klopp was happy to agree with Jamie Carragher that the rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester City is the best the Premier League has ever seen. “In sports, what helps the most is to have a strong opponent. In the long run, especially, it helps you a lot. I’m sure (Rafa) Nadal and (Roger) Federer helped each other a lot. I’m definitely not. so if they did not have to compete with each other. “I would not say it is useful [having City as a title rival]but did not deny our development. “I’m not worried about my boys’ mentality. We’ve learned all these years to be in the game, but after the game against Benfica they knew it was now ‘city time’ and we’ll be ready. They both played on Tuesday, so we had “Enough time to prepare for the game and recover. Let’s go.” Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE ATTENTION: Snapshots from Liverpool’s victory over Watford City have had plenty of trophy-winning experience in recent seasons and triumphed in a similarly tough title race in 2019, when they won their last 14 games, beating Liverpool by just one point. Sunday’s game is the second of City’s four games chasing a three-pointer in an intense two-week period that could make or break its campaign. This is followed by the rematch with Atletico in the Spanish capital next Wednesday and then another high level meeting with Liverpool, in the semifinals of the English Cup, next weekend. So will Sunday prove to be crucial in this season’s Premier League title race? “I can not decide what people think, but we can just go through the possible results,” Klopp said. “If we win, we’re two points ahead. If we lose, we’re four points behind. If anyone thinks’ this’s’ I can not change it. I’m sure City will not think so. It ‘s a draw, we’re one point behind. I’m really looking forward to it. for the challenge. Picture: The remaining games of Manchester City and Liverpool “We qualified for a great game with the season we have played so far and I am very happy to be a part of it and a lot of people can watch it. We will try it.” Writing in his column for the Daily Telegraph, Sky Sports’ Jamie Carragher claimed that Liverpool’s rivalry with City was the “best” ever in English football – winning battles like Manchester United with Arsenal and Chelsea in the decade. ’90 and ’00 because they are “the two best teams in the world”. Klopp tended to agree on Carragher’s view. “Who said it? [Jamie Carragher]. Then yes! I have watched a lot of football in my life and I know of great rivalries. It’s nice what happened in the last four years, when we managed to improve things. We managed to slightly reduce the difference from City and push each other to incredible scores – madness – I did not think it was possible in this league, but the consistency shown by both teams was crazy. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Football journalist Henry Winter praised Manchester City and Liverpool for the quality of this year ‘s race for the Premier League title. “The closer you get, the more likely you are to overtake, but we know it’s difficult. What has changed in these four years is that whoever treats us feels the same way. It’s difficult.” With no room for maneuver or the slightest mistake, Klopp knows that the game will be a long way from the end, regardless of the outcome on Sunday – especially as his team has the toughest performance, with the games against Everton and Manchester United to follow before. End of the month. The 3-1 victory over Benfica in the first match of the quarterfinals of the Champions League that boosts its morale allowed them to put one foot in the semifinals of the Champions League. This means that they are making the short journey along the M62 full of confidence as they try to get their first victory in the championship at the Etihad since 2015, although they have won there once since in a European tie. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE ATTENTION: Snapshots from Manchester City’s win over Burnley “You have to prepare and then you have to show respect in the way you defend,” Klopp continued. “There is no game in world football that you can compare to games with Manchester City. They have no weaknesses, but football and the pitch are very big, so you have to use your opportunities and space to create. “All you can do is try to deny them as best you can. Giving room to the best players does not make sense. There is a lot to think about, but in the end I really hope to help the boys have all the necessary information but not too many. “They have to be themselves and enjoy the game.”
Guardiola: Jurgen makes world football a better place to live
Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola rejects the label of “best coach in the world” given to him by Klopp of Liverpool coach Jurgen. Guardiola, meanwhile, declined to describe Sunday’s long-awaited Premier League clash against Liverpool as decisive for the title. Champions City has a one point lead over Klopp’s team at the top of the standings. Guardiola told a news conference: “I do not know. It will be a very important three-pointer, but [there will] there are still seven games left. Great? Of course it is.” Klopp has described Guardiola as the best coach in the business, but the City boss was modest when told of the compliment. He said: “I did not become a manager to be the best. I am not. Thank you very much, but I am not. I would like to say that I am the best, but I am not.” Image: Man City manager Pep Guardiola (right) talks about his admiration for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp However, when he came to describe the strengths of his team, Guardiola was much more willing. The Spaniard said: “I would say incredible things about my team. My team is the best. I like to admit that my players are great.” Guardiola also spoke of his admiration for Klopp. He said: “Jürgen makes world football a better place to live. His message is a huge competitor. He’s good. I try to have a good relationship with all the coaches. “I learned that it is …
