Jurgen Klopp has stated on Tuesday that his Liverpool squad has a one percent chance of overcoming Real Madrid and advancing to the Champions League quarterfinals, but they will make the most of it.
The head coach had acknowledged that his side’s chances of advancing were over after their 5-2 first-leg loss against the European champions at home in February.
However, Klopp claims he has slightly modified his opinion, and even though no one else backs his team, they are excited for the matchup in the Spanish capital, a repeat of last season’s final.
“I said three weeks ago, Madrid with their result are through to the next round, now we are here three weeks later and we know there’s a game to play,” Klopp told a news conference.
“If there’s only a one percent chance, I would like to give it a try. We’re here to play an extremely strong opponent and try to win the game tomorrow.
“As difficult as it is, it’s not likely, but possible. For that, we are here, we’ll see where it leads us to.”
Jürgen Klopp acknowledges the size of the task facing Liverpool in #RMALIV but insisted: ‘We are here to give it a try.’
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 14, 2023
Trending Stories: Haaland Joins Messi As Only Players To Earn Two 10/10 L’Equipe Rating
“If we can surprise ourselves in a negative way we should be able to surprise ourselves in a positive way as well,” said the German coach.
“But it’s clear, we’re not here telling Madrid, ‘be careful, we’re coming!’ — that’s not the situation we are in.”
Six-time champions Liverpool have produced both the sublime and the ridiculous in recent weeks, thrashing rivals Manchester United 7-0 in the Premier League, before losing 1-0 to relegation-threatened Bournemouth last weekend.
COMMENTS