The Meaning Of The Manchester City Konta Match For Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp. (Photo: Twitter @LFC)

JAKARTA - Liverpool will face Manchester City in the Premier League of England continued, Saturday, April 1. This match will take place at the Etihad Stadium, Manchesters.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said this match was very important even though the Reds did not participate in the race for the champions this season. The reason is, they also have a mission, namely getting tickets to the Champions League next season.

Liverpool are in sixth place and 19 points behind Manchester City who occupy second place. However, Klopp said this match was very important to prove the quality of the Liverpool squad.

"This is a super important game. It is one thing that is no different from other years," Klopp said.

"You have to play the best game against City. You have to stay at the highest level, but also have to play good football."

Klopp said his team is now focused on finishing in the last four of the English Premier League after being knocked out of the Champions League, English League Cup and FA Cup.

"Now it's clear, now we're aiming for the top four. We don't have a good position, but it's still achievable. We have to win a lot of games," he said.

In addition, Liverpool will try to secure their first away win against City since 2015. The Reds will benefit from the possible absence of City striker Erling Haaland due to a groin injury while defending the Norwegian national team.

However, the German manager said Haaland's absence would not change the preparations for his team against City. He said Pep Guardiola's team remained dangerous, despite playing without a pure striker.

"Erling is a sharp striker, but they (City) can become champions without a pure striker," Klopp said.