Ahead Of Liverpool Vs Everton, Jurgen Klopp Makes "Hot" Visiting Supporters: I Will Miss The Merseyside Derby
JAKARTA - Liverpool will face Everton in the continuation of the English Premier League, Sunday, April 24. Ahead of this match, Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, made comments that could make Everton fans emotional.
He said he would miss the Merseyside derby if Everton were to be relegated. "Of course (I will miss him)," Klopp told reporters.
"I think we are all used to having two clubs in the same city playing in the Premier League," he continued.
Everton are struggling to avoid relegation. Currently Frank Lampard's side are 17th in the standings with 29 points, but hold one game more than Burnley who are 18th who have 28 points from 32 matches.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are currently competing for the English Premier League title. They occupy second place with 76 points and are chasing Manchester City by just one point adrift.
They remain on course for four trophies after winning the League Cup and reaching the FA Cup final and Champions League semi-finals. Klopp admits his players are enjoying the pressure.
"It's a very difficult situation and we play most of the time," said the Liverpool manager. "We like the situation we are in."