Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp Says Rival Fans Will Continue to Target Breakaway Clubs

Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp expects the abuse from rival supporters over their involvement within the failed European Super League competitors to proceed when crowds return to stadiums in future.

Klopp mentioned neither he nor his gamers knew about plans for the Super League – of which Liverpool have been one in every of six Premier League golf equipment to join earlier than withdrawing. The proposal collapsed earlier within the week amid widespread criticism.

The proposed Super League would have assured lots of of tens of millions of {dollars} a 12 months in revenue to groups concerned. But followers and different golf equipment mentioned it might throw home leagues out of aggressive steadiness and harm the game.

Before Liverpool’s 1-1 Premier League draw towards Leeds United at Elland Road on Monday, a airplane flew overhead trailing a banner saying “say no to superleague” while the Merseyside team’s coach was greeted with fans venting their anger.

“Of course, fans are like this. It’s not about fair play… I’m pretty sure supporters of Leeds who were showing up at the stadium, running after us knew we (players and coaching staff) weren’t involved but they didn’t care,” Klopp instructed reporters.