Klopp praises the selection of the first European superwoman

Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp is delighted with the appointment of Stephanie Frappart as the first woman to lead the final of the UEFA Super Cup when Chelsea faces the Super Cup on Wednesday and stated that it was "a historic moment".

Frappart said that she would prove that women's arbitration is nothing less than that of men.

"Finally, the time has come," said Klopp. I am happy to be part of this historic moment. This is a smart and very important decision for the game. It will be the first time and I hope it will not be the last. "

"I'm sure we will try not to complicate matters for the referee team and that I will show the best possible behavior otherwise my mother will be angry," joked the German coach, who has led Liverpool to his sixth title in the Champions League last season.

Frappart, 35, will be helped by fellow Frenchman Manuela Nicolosi and Irishman Mitchell O'Neill.

The trio has worked together in major matches during which he has resumed the finals of the Women's World Cup in France, but he will undoubtedly be honored in Istanbul.

Asked about her fear of "double criticism" in case of error, Ms. Frappart said that it was time for the women's arbitration to show that it was as good as the men's .

"We have to prove technically and physically that we are like men," Frappart said at a press conference. Do not be afraid to (make the wrong decisions). We are ready. "

Frappart, who also became the first woman to lead a Ligue 1 game in April, denied that it was harder to play a men's match. "I think there are a lot of differences, but football is the same, it's the same rules so I'm going to do like in a women's match."

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard said he is happy to be part of this important moment in the history of the game.

"I think the game has evolved a lot in a number of ways, including the Women's World Cup that we have been following this summer and the respect for the game and the number of people watching and interested in the game."

"I think we are moving very slowly in that direction and now we are trying to move forward and there is still a long way to go, but for tomorrow, I think it is an important moment."

"It's a historic moment and a further step in the right direction."

The UEFA Super Cup takes place every year between the Champions League and the champions of Europe. Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League final last season, while Chelsea beat Arsenal in the Europa League final.