Klopp Declares: It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over
Liverpool's chief, Jurgen Klopp, refuses to throw in the towel for the Europa League semis, despite the Reds lagging behind after a 3-0 shock against Atalanta. Anfield was left stunned as Gianluca Scamacca and Mario Pasalic put on a scoring clinic, leaving the Italians with one foot in the semifinals – or so they thought. "Many thought it was game over directly after last week's showdown," Klopp revealed at Wednesday's press conference. **"But we've got another leg to go, and it's all to play for."
'We Can Be Good, Or Not So Good' - Klopp’s Honest Take
Comparisons to the epic 2019 Champions League semifinal win over Barcelona were downplayed by Klopp. "Sure, the situations look similar, but let's remember: we were brilliant against Barca, while against Atalanta, not so much. Now? We're away and need to shake things up. We've had our moments, some brilliance laced with bad luck, but now's the time for focus, to push for the win."** Dealing with the weekend's Premier League setback against Crystal Palace, Klopp underlined the Europa League as a beacon of hope, commanding a "100,000 percent focus." The German boss even twisted the knife a little, hinting at the trappings of Atalanta's comfortable lead and recalling Liverpool's previous 5-0 triumph in Bergamo. "They have the lead, but that brings its own pressure. Let's see who handles it better," Klopp mused, stirring up what promises to be an epic Euro showdown.
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