Bruce: I’ll not scrap with Jurg
STEVE BRUCE has told Jurgen Klopp his touchline fighting days are over.
Frank Lampard was caught on video swearing at Klopp and telling him to “f*** off” during Chelsea’s game at Anfield last week.
But the Newcastle boss, who has tipped Liverpool to dominate the top flight for years, joked that he would be too “frightened of getting beaten up” to provoke his own dust-up.
Bruce said: “I’m too old to take them on like that.
“In my younger days, I’d have taken on anyone. It is part and parcel of it and shows that bit of hunger and passion.
“But now I’m frightened of getting beaten up!”
Bruce was part of a Manchester United side that dominated the league and cups for a decade.
And he reckons Klopp’s squad have “slaughtered” their rivals this season.
Asked if Klopp’s squad could also create a winning dynasty, Bruce said: “They are young enough to do it.
“They are such an exciting team with youth on their side.
“The longevity thing will now be a focus. They were unlucky last season. A total dominance of the Premier League is a very difficult thing to do.
“But they have slaughtered the Premier League this season. To be 20 points ahead is quite remarkable when you consider the standard of the teams in there.
“So they have got a remarkable chance because of the age of their team and how driven the manager is, an outstanding chance. But it is very difficult to get total dominance of this league.”
Bruce says Newcastle are “totally knackered” after a “long-haul season”.
But he also hopes the title celebrations will have taken a toll on Liverpool, adding: “Maybe they’ve partied for three nights and a few are worse for wear.”