We need more breaks in calendar says Reds boss

will have on his players – now and in the future.

He said: “We sit here and it sounds like I am having a moan. It is just that the situation, in the long term, is not acceptable.

“They have had a tough summer programme. It’s football. It’s not riding a bike, so you lose a little bit. It will all come back but it will be a tough start. In the future, we have to change that. We have to change it. continue.”

Klopp is also angry Premier League starts earlier than other leagues.

Liverpool have been going through gruelling preparations in the US this week to get ready to hit the ground running in the Premier League. But they have struggled in games – losing to both It is not possible to

that the a week domestic Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla in stifling temperatures during a heatwave.

They have six competitions this year – seven if including the Community Shield against Manchester City a week on Sunday – so it is set to be a demanding season.

Klopp added: “But then the Premier League starts the earliest. Where is the space for training?

“It looks like nobody can imagine a week without football in the year. When did that happen? A game again, a game again.

“It is difficult for the boys. Everything will be fine this season, but in the long term? We have to change it.

“There must be breaks. Be brave. Don’t treat every game like it is the last of a decade. We need to calm this down.We need proper breaks, then you will get worldclass performances.

“Then you can enjoy these boys in the long term and it will be easier for the younger ones to come through.”

Liverpool’s hectic schedule has not been helped by the fact they are still waiting on confirmation from FIFA about the dates of the Club World Cup. The tournament is set to take place in December.