JAKARTA - Liverpool confirmed their 19th league title after Manchester City were beaten by Chelsea 1-2 in a match which took place at Stamford Bridge, Thursday, June 25 evening. Jurgen Klopp could not hide his happiness and emotions.
Klopp admitted it was not easy to bring Liverpool to win the Premier League. He described every hard work of the players and everything associated with the club as an "extraordinary moment".
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Klopp became the first Reds manager to win the league since Kenny Dalglish. The man from Germany poured out his emotions shortly after 86 points The Reds will certainly not be overtaken by City again.
"I have words - it is unbelievable, more than I ever thought possible, to be champions at this club is absolutely incredible," he told Sky Sports after watching City's game with his players and staff.
"It's an extraordinary moment. My coaching staff, I couldn't be more proud of what they have done in the last few years. It's been a very exciting journey from the first day I arrived until today. It's not over.
"This team has had some special years so we will try [to win again]. But tonight we will just enjoy this moment. More than I dreamed, to be honest."
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The former Borussia Dortmund boss arrived at Anfield in October 2015 and he has fallen in love with the club and the city of Liverpool. He even felt the feelings of the supporters, who waited 30 years to see his beloved team win the top tier of England.
"I didn't wait 30 years, I've been here four and a half years. We didn't really have the chance (to win) before, last year was the first time (but lost to CIty)," continued Klopp.
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"Anyway, it's a relief after three months of lockdown. Nobody knows how the league is going to go and then you don't know 100 per cent how you're going to come back. Every game in the Premier League is tough. Last night's game [against Crystal Palace] gave I have the feeling that we will be fine, that's important for the players and supporters.
"This (trophy) is for you (supporters) out there. I hope you stay home, go to your front if you want, just get to it, celebrate it. We do it together at this time. It's great to do it for you guys . "
A simple yet emphatic message from the boss ... 'This is for you.' ❤️
- Liverpool FC (Premier League Champions 🏆) (@LFC) June 25, 2020
Klopp also praised his players, adding: "This is an amazing combination of players. Three years ago we played a very good season and if I'm not mistaken we finished fourth. Obviously we lacked consistency.
"But you can't just ask the players and they give it. You have to work hard and create it, convince people. That's what we do together.
"I was really overwhelmed (facing this season), I would never have thought that I would feel (happy) like this."
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- Liverpool FC (Premier League Champions 🏆) (@LFC) June 25, 2020
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