Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp says his gamers can not depend on Anfield’s environment to finish their poor run of type forward of Sunday’s recreation towards Premier League leaders Arsenal, stay on Sky Sports.
Despite a disappointing season, Liverpool have solely misplaced as soon as at dwelling within the Premier League this time period and conceded simply 9 objectives.
They face an Arsenal aspect decided to win their first title since 2004, however the Gunners have not received at Anfield within the league since September 2012, when present boss Mikel Arteta was taking part in in midfield.
Liverpool are 4 video games with no win in all competitions however their final victory – a 7-0 thrashing of rivals Manchester United – reveals what’s achievable in entrance of their very own supporters.
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“I don’t know exactly what you can say about us at the moment, so that shows the situation. It’s still Anfield, we’re at home and we still have to show a reaction and an improvement,” Klopp mentioned at his pre-match information convention.
“Anfield is just not the one factor we must always depend on, however it’s no secret that the mix of our individuals, the bottom and the boys is fairly good.
“That is what we have to throw in, but not rely on it. I have a very good feeling we can do it.”
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Klopp: Liverpool should play higher soccer
Liverpool are seven factors adrift of the highest 4 and have 4 groups sitting above them within the desk with 10 video games remaining.
They nonetheless should play Tottenham, Brentford and Aston Villa through the run-in however have misplaced extra league video games in 2023 than they did all through the entire of 2022 – the 12 months they received two trophies and had been runners up within the Champions League and Premier League.
“We have to play better football and keep the ball in decisive areas,” Klopp mentioned. “It sounds so simple but the last game against Chelsea was a super example.
“Those two groups performed at an unbelievable stage final season however neither aspect was ready to try this. That simply reveals us what occurs if the arrogance ranges aren’t on the highest ranges.
“We have to help the boys with different things, and in a home game, a massive boost can be the crowd.”
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Klopp: Diaz set to return towards Leeds
Klopp additionally confirmed Liverpool winger Luis Diaz will make his long-awaited return to the squad towards Leeds at Elland Road in 10 days’ time, stay on Monday Night Football.
Klopp mentioned the Colombia worldwide, out since October with a knee damage, is on the verge of a comeback.
“The plan with Luis is that he will be available 100 per cent for Leeds (on April 17),” mentioned the German.
“Again, it looks good, everything is fine, but it was a long, long injury and so we have to be careful. We will probably not involve him for Sunday.”
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Midfielder Thiago Alcantara, sidelined for 2 months with a hip downside, is match to return, nonetheless, whereas Virgil van Dijk shall be again after sickness compelled him to overlook Tuesday’s draw at Chelsea.
“Thiago looks slightly different. He was not out that long, trained now three, four times with the team and might be available but we have to check how he feels,” added Klopp. “Virgil, completely normal, was back in training.”
Watch Liverpool vs Arsenal stay on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event from 4pm on Super Sunday; kick-off 4.30pm.
Liverpool’s remaining fixtures…
April 9: Arsenal (H) – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm, stay on Sky Sports
April 17: Leeds (A) – Premier League, kick-off 8pm, stay on Sky Sports
April 22: Nottingham Forest (H) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
April 26: West Ham (A) – Premier League, kick-off 7.45pm
April 30: Tottenham (H) – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm, stay on Sky Sports
May 3: Fulham (A) – Premier League, kick-off 8pm
May 6: Brentford (H) – Premier League, kick-off 5.30pm, stay on Sky Sports
May 13: Leicester (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
May 20: Aston Villa (H) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
May 28: Southampton (A) – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm
