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The English Football League Cup is at stake in Sunday’s match between Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool and Mauricio Pochettino of Chelsea.
With Jurgen Klopp at the helm for one last time, the Reds have booked a Wembley date after defeating Bournemouth, Fulham, West Ham, Leicester, and Fulham. This may be the first step toward Premier League, FA Cup, and Europa League success.
Meanwhile, because they don’t play in Europe, Chelsea had to play an additional match more than Liverpool did. However, the Blues were still able to reach Wembley after defeating Wimbledon, Brighton, Newcastle, Blackburn, and Middlesbrough.
Even though Klopp’s squad is without several key players ahead of their trip to Wembley, many still consider Liverpool to be the favorites. Thus, the German boss will be aiming for his seventh trophy since moving to Anfield in 2015.
On the other hand, Mauricio Pochettino will be seeking to clinch his first since becoming Chelsea’s leader.
The Argentine manager is under pressure to turn things around after his side’s poor performance in the Premier League this year. Meanwhile, the fact that this is Klopp’s last season with the Reds makes it all the more memorable.
Pochettino comments on previous referees
Because of the emotional nature of Jurgen Klopp’s farewell to Liverpool, Mauricio Pochettino has asked referee Chris Kavanagh and his staff to be “fair” to Chelsea.
Following Klopp’s announcement of his leaving, Liverpool’s first Premier League opponent at Anfield following his departure was Pochettino’s Chelsea. Pochettino is still irate with the referees since his London team was refused two penalties, even though they lost 4-1.
In response to the question of whether Klopp and Liverpool are under any additional pressure to win a title before he goes, the Blues boss said: “Good question. It is not pressure for him. No. Maybe it is for the people who want to celebrate with Liverpool.
“I think we need…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-02-24 18:10:02
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