Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has laughed off Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho's attempt to ramp up the pressure on him ahead of the new campaign.
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The Portuguese claimed the Reds need to win the Premier League title after spending £175million on four new players this summer.
However, Klopp dismissed those suggestions ahead of the two sides' meeting in Michigan on Saturday in the International Champions Cup.
'One of my biggest goals in life is to make Jose smile - it doesn't happen very often,' joked the German.
'I don't even think it is a mind game, I think it is normal. I would never talk about Manchester United if no-one asked me about it.
'I have no problem with what Jose Mourinho is saying, it is a free world and he can say whatever he wants. If he is happy about our transfers even better.
'We know it doesn't mean you win (trophies) automatically.'
Asked whether he had to win the Premier League this season Klopp said: 'I don't think so.
'Do I get the sack if not? Depends on the football we play.'
Everleys
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There is your answer
Haydenen
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Both are round about the same but Jose has 2 cups in shorter time and all LFC has is the "net spend" cup and "we made the final" cup
Abrahames
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"Finally you demand that they win" it will be a disaster if Liverpool fails to win something tangible next season
follower
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guys, kloop didn't spend billions on players, but it is the price that is increasing massively, while mourinho did . for example, van dijk price is not higher than lindelof and baily if we want also, pogba and martial price is higher than naby keita and salah. finally, premier league players are overpriced, while other's leagues are cheap because they are poor and are close to bankruptcy. that's why they are selling their assets in whatever money especially to their rivals. here is the proof: real Madrid, Barcelona, juventus, ac Milan, bayern munich, RB lebzig, and Psg are making their league look rich, but the truth is not who do you guys think spent more based on the evidence that i have stated above? Liverpool or man United
amedave1
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it's a pity how a man like klopp is eating his own words. He should be man enough and accept the challenge and win titles
Đaiveed ♥
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Liverpool would definitely win something next season we have done so well in the transfer window with the signings we have made I now see the team as a well prepared team they would definitely cause a huge boom next season klopp has done excellently well for Liverpool as a manager he has been influential and calm. about the results and am. sure next season we would have a very good reason to celebrate 😂 😂 don't worry Jose you would smile soon next season Liverpool would not be a joke!!! YNWA 👍
mudbdoty
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Morinhno looks more if a sadest, always frowning. I think klopp is right in his response , someone should please put a smile on the face of Morinhno cis he needs a life.
Kennethw
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He is spending big because managers like Mour inflated the market
ajena008
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Take a moment and remember three seasons back how United has been struggling under Moyes and van gal. United was a laughing thing, finishing outside top four, no UCL games.. Mourinho came in and gave them joy. two three trophies in one season, UCL games . now they abuse him because they don't remember
That's what I don't like about some people. Jose is a fantastic manager and we all know how he manages his team, there maybe some reason to his defensive style of play previous season. But no people want attacking style. They forgot what great defence Manchester United have in Smalling and Young.