Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been criticised by BBC Sport’s Garth Crooks for his behaviour when his players get injured during matches, and fans have been left confused.
Garth Crooks has criticised Jurgen Klopp for his reactions when Liverpool players get injured during matches.
In their last game against Brentford, the Reds manager had to make three changes due to injuries. Curtis Jones, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota all had to be brought off with different problems, forcing Klopp to make several early changes during Saturday’s 4-1 victory.
In addition, Trent Alexander-Arnold has suffered a recurrence of his recent injury issue and long-time absentee Thiago returned to the treatment table, having played for less than 10 minutes after his return from 10 months out. This means Klopp’s injury woes have increased ahead of their important Premier League clash with Luton Town tonight (Wednesday) and Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Chelsea.
BBC pundit Garth Crooks was interested in Klopp’s reaction on the touchline at the weekend. He believes that Klopp shouldn’t show he’s upset about the injuries while he’s watching the game.
Crooks said on BBC Sport, via the Mirror: “It’s no use Jurgen Klopp putting his hands on his head every time one of his players goes into a tackle. Curtis Jones, Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez all came off with injuries in Liverpool’s 4-1 demolition of Brentford but that’s football.
“Expecting a footballer not to pick up knocks is like expecting a chef never to cut his finger. This wasn’t a dirty match full of pernicious tackles but a full-blooded Premier League fixture. Liverpool are involved in four competitions and their wounded list is lengthening. The Reds are still flying high at the moment but can’t sustain any further injuries in what is fast becoming a depleted squad.
