Jurgen Klopp has backed Sheffield United to stay in the Premier League after his Liverpool side squeezed out a hard-fought 1-0 win at Bramall Lane on Saturday .
Speaking after the game, Klopp said he expects to return to Bramall Lane next term after admitting how impressed he was with Chris Wilder's expansive United side.
The Liverpool manager likened Wilder's men to the Mainz side he took up to the Bundesliga during the first managerial post of his career.
“I am very impressed with Sheffield United," said Klopp. "The way they play, the way they fight. I was manager of Mainz and when any team came to us nobody could stop us enjoying the ride.
“We went 1-0 up and the stadium was still there. They have a proper basis to be a really uncomfortable opponent especially here, that will be for sure.
“They have really good set-pieces and good around throw-ins. Plenty of good little things.
“The relationship between manager and players is clearly good. Chris is quite animated. I thought I was loud but he's really loud and the boys listen. They go for it, that was really impressive.
“It's easier to enjoy that when we've won again but I'm sure we will come here again.”
PrinceVinny
0
Joplmsuz
1
that mean u can see the gaps between both teams
Hopkmopt
0
LIVERPOOL was extremely lucky KLOPP knows that SHEFFIELD UNITED. play a good game exposing LIVERPOOL's weaknesses in which i think other TEAMS will exploit in future matches....i think LIVERPOOL is winding down
Let's wind down from 4
naelkayyali
0
LIVERPOOL was extremely lucky KLOPP knows that SHEFFIELD UNITED. play a good game exposing LIVERPOOL's weaknesses in which i think other TEAMS will exploit in future matches....i think LIVERPOOL is winding down
extremely!! are you insane 😂 mane wasted 2 clear chances salah wasted another 2 who's lucky !!
naelkayyali
0
My God that was a near miss. We have to be careful Liverpool. Looks like your legs were heavy this weekend.
it should have end 3-0 they were lucky no panic
noynrstz
0
LIVERPOOL was extremely lucky KLOPP knows that SHEFFIELD UNITED. play a good game exposing LIVERPOOL's weaknesses in which i think other TEAMS will exploit in future matches....i think LIVERPOOL is winding down
So true friend just like most teams playing against us including Man City first away game against us last season..its hard to beat professional players who just want to stop you instead of beating you 😣
cuzbdlmuz
0
My God that was a near miss. We have to be careful Liverpool. Looks like your legs were heavy this weekend.
cisabps
0
LIVERPOOL was extremely lucky KLOPP knows that SHEFFIELD UNITED. play a good game exposing LIVERPOOL's weaknesses in which i think other TEAMS will exploit in future matches....i think LIVERPOOL is winding down
All they did was pretty much sit back and counter attack.
BarcaCITY11
1
LIVERPOOL was extremely lucky KLOPP knows that SHEFFIELD UNITED. play a good game exposing LIVERPOOL's weaknesses in which i think other TEAMS will exploit in future matches....i think LIVERPOOL is winding down
Okiki
1
Sallah should change is attitude and should know football is all about team work and that is why it is difficult for one player to play against eleven players
vimbdnry
1
Only Liverpool all of the teams targeting. Let's see what they will do Chelsea, Man U, Mancity etc.
Funyy
0
Soon pep compare city 2009 triple winning team barca era [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Dehabclpru
5
So Lpool broke their Bramhall virginity finally in Sheffield. Well done. Pity the (MU) goalkeeper
balcony
3
Sheffield united MOM WE WERE AWFUL TODAY BUT GOT THE 3 POINTS THANKS TO GINI IN A BOTTLE.
yusuon
0
Happy to take 3 glorious points on a bad day. Respect to Sheffield, played well and did not give up until the final whistle 👏🏻
fazeza
3
1⃣ - Sixteen and counting 2⃣ - Solid at the back
Omaha
0
Tough win but deserved. Missed sitters in that game, could have made it a lot more comfortable.
civilization
0
You need a complete performance to win football games, especially in this tough league