Jurgen Klopp joked his 1,000th recreation in administration went higher than Arsene Wenger’s after Liverpool’s goalless draw with Chelsea on Saturday.
The Reds boss headed into the landmark recreation along with his aspect in poor kind, sitting effectively outdoors the highest 4 following consecutive losses to Brighton and Brentford.
He would have fancied his probabilities of claiming victory at Anfield too, with opponents Chelsea doing even worse in latest occasions. Nevertheless, Graham Potter’s staff had been in a position to maintain the hosts to a 0-0 draw and had been arguably the higher staff, creating clearer possibilities throughout the 90 minutes.
Nevertheless, Klopp wasn’t too dissatisfied, saying his 1,000th match wasn’t that dangerous in comparison with Wenger’s, which additionally got here in opposition to Chelsea and resulted in a humiliating defeat.
“Arsene Wenger misplaced his 1,000th recreation 6-0 so I am fairly completely satisfied,” the German stated after the match.
All in all, he felt Liverpool took a step in the correct route by holding a clear sheet in opposition to Potter and co.
“We had good spells however couldn’t stick with it,” he informed BT Sport after the sport. “We have now to be prepared for little steps, and this can be a little step. We didn’t concede in opposition to Chelsea, which is nice.
“We didn’t create an terrible lot of possibilities however we had them. We defended extra with ardour than clear organisation, so in the long run I’m OK with 0-0. It’s important to settle for it.
“Each groups had been very aggressive. It was hectic in moments. We have now to construct on stuff.”