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LIVERPOOL, May 11 – Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool's stunning European counterattack proved his team would not lose hope of winning the Premier League before the trophy was awarded to Manchester City tomorrow.
Klopp's team set Tuesday the biggest return in the history of the Champions League after beating Barcelona 4-0 to eliminate a deficit of 3-0 in the first leg in the semi-final.
With a 100% English final against Tottenham in the Champions League scheduled for June 1, Liverpool can put all his energy into a final effort to win his first English title since 1990.
The Reds are one point ahead of Manchester City before their last game of the season against the Wolves at Anfield.
City will retain the title if he wins in Brighton, but a draw or defeat for Pep Guardiola's men would open the door for Liverpool to be crowned champion if he beat the Wolves.
Given Brighton's modest stance, the odds of a crowning of the city are good, but Liverpool boss Klopp said the staggering drama of the Champions League this week showed that anything could happen when the pressure was rising.
Liverpool did not just fight, but Tottenham scored three times in the semifinal against Ajax to score away goals after being 3-0 overall in just 35 minutes.
"It's a week of great football moments. But from our point of view, it could be a great football moment this weekend. The week is not over yet, "Klopp said.
"I think at the beginning of the week, most people were waiting for me to sit here and say," OK, after not being in the Champions League final, it's difficult to be champions. "Well now we are in the final and it is always difficult.
"We are not used to moments of glory, but we win from time to time. Focus is not a problem. The only thing we can do is win this game. "
In virtually every other season, Liverpool, who has 94 points and lost only once in the league, would have been a champion.
After winning several matches in the Champions League final, the failure will not be as serious if Liverpool does not get help from Brighton this weekend.
But do not say that to Klopp and his players.
Klopp revealed that Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Jordan Henderson would all play against the barrier of pain against the Wolves.
It's the pain
Salah missed the Barcelona match because of a concussion, while Henderson (knee) and Robertson (calf) were both injured.
"The three famous words of this week in the locker room are" It's only pain. "It's very important that all young boys learn," said Klopp.
Liverpool fans will be glued to their phones to receive Brighton updates as the drama approaches Sunday, but Klopp just wants his team to focus on the Wolves.
"Maybe our fans should not celebrate the result before it's 3-0 for Brighton and 87 or 88 minutes are played, all the rest is just information." , nothing else, "Klopp said.
The manager is still waiting for the first trophy of his four-year reign in Liverpool, but this is nothing like the drought that his club has known for nearly 30 years.
In Liverpool's last league win, it was their 10th title in 15 years – a period of domination that ended unexpectedly when Kenny Dalglish stepped down as manager in February 1991.
Since then, Liverpool has finished four times in second place. His success was particularly disappointing when Steven Gerrard lost to Chelsea, allowing City to double in 2014.
While Liverpool has a special relationship with the European Cup, which they have won five times, it is a club created at the request of the legendary boss Bill Shankly: "The league is our daily bread, it is is the one I want. "
Winning their 19th title would spark delicious celebrations throughout Merseyside and, after what he saw this week, Klopp realizes that a last miracle could be envisioned.
"Both teams have to win their matches. It's not safe (to arrive) in the moment, so we need to focus on that, "he said. – AFP
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