Reds’ boss wants to try and enjoy title battle
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepts there will be more nerve-wracking moments to come in the title race but is determined to enjoy it.
Having conceded after 90 seconds against Brighton, they fought back to win 2-1 and finished the weekend top of the Premier League after Manchester City’s goalless draw with Arsenal.
With nine matches to go for the Reds, including games against Manchester United, Tottenham and Aston Villa, there are likely to be more twists and turns.
Klopp said: “We have to get through this (and) we decide if we enjoy it or not, pretty much.
“It will be tough and yes, it is sometimes nerve-wracking and the heart rate will be at 180 or 200 or whatever from time to time if you watch it or if you play in it.
“But if we all together enjoy this, then we have a chance. If we don’t, we still have a chance, it’s just really much more difficult and that’s why we try to stay positive in all these moments.
“It is a great situation where the boys brought us in, we are there with two other teams fighting for the biggest prize in
English football and we will see how it will end up.
“But I decided I will really try hard to enjoy it.”
One thing Klopp will have enjoyed was the performance of Alexis Mac Allister, who was head and shoulders above every other player on the pitch against his former club.
“Macca was incredible – absolutely incredible – but when you have that kind of talent, when you have that kind of character, then you should show it,” added Klopp.
“It’s Macca, he can do that – so do it. The boys are good, so show it.”