Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp has said he does
not believe the English Premier League has lost his
competitive edge this season and anticipated a
fierce struggle when visiting Watford, who is in the
penultimate center tomorrow, Saturday.
Liverpool, set to break the record with 19
consecutive Premier League wins at Watford, is
leading the competition 22 points from their nearest
competitor.
After passing Norwich City and West Ham United,
who are threatened with relegation, by one goal
difference in the last two games, Klopp confirmed
that the positions in the table do not reflect the
threats facing his team on the field, indicating that
the motivation at Watford will be very strong.
Klopp told a news conference: “I do not need
evidence to prove the strength of competition in
the league. Do not imagine how Norwich and
West Ham played against us while they were in late
positions.”
He added: “We must be at the height of readiness
and be prepared to fight. That is why I love my
team because it does not lose passion.”
He continued: “Watford is a really strong team,
especially physically, and everyone will realize
how much this match means to them.”
Klopp confirmed that Jordan Henderson, James
Milner, and Sheridan Shakeri are close to returning
to the squad after recovering from injuries, but they
will not be able to play at the weekend.
