Jurgen Klopp, the esteemed Liverpool boss, has emphasized that he was never fixated on dethroning Manchester United from their perch of dominance
As Jurgen Klopp embarks on his final season at Anfield, he is on the pursuit of an unprecedented quadruple, with Liverpool already clinching the Carabao Cup and sitting atop the Premier League table while progressing to the Europa League quarter-finals.
The upcoming FA Cup quarter-final clash against Manchester United presents an opportunity for Klopp to further solidify Liverpool’s status as the nation’s most decorated club, with the Merseysiders boasting 71 trophies compared to United’s 69.
Despite acknowledging Sir Alex Ferguson’s fervent pursuit of Liverpool’s success during United’s glory years, Jurgen Klopp remains steadfast in his belief that he has encountered greater challenges during his tenure in English football.
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In my first year, Leicester won the league. In my second year, Chelsea won the league. Then Man City started winning the league. But there was nothing with Manchester United. That is not me. I don’t think about anybody else.”
He continued, “If we face them, then yes. If we don’t face them, they can do what they want and I have nothing to do with that influence.
I was made aware that Liverpool have now won most trophies because I was told about it – but then I forgot it! It’s important, absolutely. But as long as we can still win something, I don’t count trophies.”
Reflecting on Ferguson’s ambition to overhaul Liverpool’s success, Klopp noted, “When I first came in here, we played Tottenham that weekend – and that was enough to think about.
I’m not that smart that I can think about many different things. I think we lost our first game against United. Was it a goal by Wayne Rooney? I thought we were better but they won the game.
I do remember that. But, for me, I can’t start the development (of a club) by thinking who is up there who I want to reach.”

Klopp anticipates Fa cup clash
Jurgen Klopp expressed his anticipation for the FA Cup clash at Old Trafford, where Liverpool will be backed by 9,000 fans in a sold-out stadium.
He stated, “I always prefer home games but if we play away I have always preferred to do it in the FA Cup because you can take more people.
The away crowd is a real crowd. Our fans will be on their toes and that’s important because we know Old Trafford can create quite a special atmosphere.”
He emphasized the significance of the occasion, noting, “In general it (Old Trafford) is a good place to go. It’s real football. It’s all or nothing because it’s the Cup and it will be decided that day.”