When Liverpool and PSG clash, Jurgen Klopp’s priority will be to stop Neymar. His countryman and fellow former Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel is not in the mood of giving any hints.
“I will not tell, of course,”
“What is sure is that he will play, but in which role, I will not tell.”
The German coach has experimented with Neymar as a center-forward, winger and in the No.10 role. He’s not willing to reveal where the Brazilian will position himself ahead of tonight’s fixture, as he fears it’ll give Liverpool an advantage.
“It’s never a risk to trust (Angel) Di Maria. In which role though, same as Neymar – I cannot tell you. It would make it very easy for Liverpool to prepare.”
Di Maria is as versatile as Neymar, having featured as a right winger, left winger and a midfielder so far this season.
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Liverpool will test PSG
Thomas Tuchel also relishes the challenge of facing a quality team like Liverpool at the beginning of the new Champions League campaign.
“In my opinion, a challenge, a game like this can never come too early. This will bring out the best in us, get us used to this pressure, this kind of level.”
…this kind of opponent, atmosphere, brings out the best in us. I believe we can be a very dangerous opponent tomorrow.”
The atmosphere at Anfield Road will most assuredly be fantastic, as will be the support for last season’s surprise Champions League finalist.
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Jurgen Klopp satisfied with Reds progress and thinks Champions League is cool
Jurgen Klopp is eager to get Liverpool’s Champions League campaign going as well.
“That’s why I love these games so much. You don’t only have to think about what are we going to do when we have the ball because the other team gives you possession 80% of the time. For a game like this, you have to think about everything.”He admits facing an opponent you’ve never played before is not easy, but that’s what makes it fun.
“I can’t prepare a team to face Paris Saint-Germain without showing them the strengths of Paris. But, on the other side, it’s quite difficult to make a preparation, because they have never played against us.”
“I only think about how can we cause them problems. That’s why Champions League football is so cool. You have this outstanding individual quality on the pitch and you think: ‘OK, what are we going to make of it?’ For both teams that’s not guaranteed.”
Jurgen Klopp embraces the role of a challenger, but most of all, he’s satisfied with the progress The Reds have made over the past year.
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“I don’t think there is any game in the world where you would say beforehand: ‘No chance Liverpool.’ That is good. That doesn’t mean we will win but that means it is clear we have a chance if we play our best.”
That is completely true. Every team dreads facing Liverpool now. Tuchel might not want to admit it but PSG should find out how proficient Salah and the boys are in a few hours.
