Jurgen Klopp accused Manchester United of using defensive tactics against Liverpool for three years in a row at Old Trafford after his side were held to a 1-1 draw.
The league leaders needed a late Adam Lallana equaliser to salvage a point against United, who had lead through Marcus Rashford's first-half strike.
Last season the two teams played out a goalless draw here, while United won 2-1 in 2017/18 with just over 30% of possession.
"I'm not the person who should be frustrated by United's style. In the last years they just defend, that's how it is, it's no criticism, it's just a fact," Klopp said after the game.
"When you think United v Liverpool you think both teams attacking, but it's not. You [United] can't play against each team like this."
Klopp said his side had been too predictable in the first half and it was critical of the performance in the first 45 minutes. United had set up with a back three but the Liverpool boss said it had been more like a back five which had set out to nullify his side.
He was also disappointed at the failure of VAR to rule out Rashford's opener for a Victor Lindelof foul on Divock Origi in the build-up.
"Pretty much everything went against us, our own performance in the first half as well, but we didn't get beat and we could have won the game," he said.
"The performance in the first half is not how it should be. It was clear it was easier for United, coming here with a 5-3-2, easy to excite the crowd and we didn't get the momentum, they had it."
Dukaekmp
684
This clearly shows Klopp isn't a good coach after all. How could you think your opponents should play according to your game plan? Are your opponents on the field to serve your interest? Absolute nonsense
yuokmptuy
533
This game actually didn't go our way....You've got Keita and you decided to play Henderson....Is it because he's British and the captain of the team.....Sit him outta our matches and play better and we'll deserving players....Stop whining and perfect the midfield.... Couldn't you see how Naby Keita changed the game and made Fred and Scott vanish in the game?.....Also that Fabinho guy too, how does he play his game....This season, he's kinda being a flop to me....he also better his game
seddimp
510
Mr klop is a typical hypocrite just like most Liverpool fans,when man utd bought Paul pogba,this man lambasted man utd saying he can never spend such amount on a player, Liverpool were languishing in mid table before then,people were pointing at areas where Liverpool needed reinforcement,but klopp refused to budge,when mancity thrashed them 5:0 kloppo was forced into the market where he spent record sums yet nobody accused him of eating his words, His style of play is just glorified parking bus yet he accuse others of doing the same, he deceived people into believing he plays attacking football with his front three, but keep his front three quiet and see him becoming toothless, manutd really exposed Liverpool, showing how weak they are with their own style, I've said it before park bus as they park unto others and they become hapless and vanish!
iceyez
491
Klopp is Salty because because he could beat a United's inexperienced youngest team who at there lowest. Sorry Klopp find something else to cry about
Vowcilt
457
Manchester United is in 13 place kkkkkkkkkk and people still talking and making noise ...there aren't shy ...instead of keeping quiet ... a club that the owners want to sell there share ...A club that for years now are relegate to 4 place 5th place 6..8...and now 13 place fighting to don't b relegate...more respect for the champions league holders..when we pass u United must put it heads down ...not ever the referee and the CAR helped u to win because the power of the crown who support manu and really got power couldn't do nothing with there influence in the var n referee...that is the true pain to who pain and if there is any muffie who want to sms I'm waiting to call U muffy
Hezdeilm
444
So he shouldn't draw defenders then, he should only plays keita as his centre back. United is not at the best liverpool has been lately so the tactic features perfectly, its all part of the game, if he is good tactically he should do something about it then.
jezabdnpyz
392
That's TACTICS Afterall! Whether It's Defensive Or Attacking.., Mr Jurgen Klopp! Against A Fast Pressing Free Scoring Team Of Yours.., It Will Be A Suicide To Play The Same Tactics. For This Match.., United Squad Is Full Of Injuries And Lack Of Players Accordingly, Expecially In The Midfield And Attack Department, Will Be Insane For Us To Go For A Attacking All Out Tactics In The First Place. (It's A Fair Result For Both.., Just Move On).
follower
344
There are 3 types of managers in this world and each one have their own weakness : - attacking minded : they win against who attack them, they lose against who is defensive . for example, guardiola and klopp can beat each other, but struggle against teams like inter Milan, napoli, totenham, etc.... - defensive minded : they win against who attack them, they lose against who is defensive. for example, ole and emery can win against teams like Barcelona, ac Milan, valencia, but struggle against each other . - park the bus minded : they win against who attack them, they lose against who counterattack them . for example, simeone can win against teams like Barcelona, arsenal, bayern munich, but struggle against teams like juventus and real madrid .
FootballGuru
320
I knew it would work playing with 3 defenders and 2 wingbacks to stretch Liverpool's defence, they didn't win the game but for sure didn't get runned over like was expected by this great Liverpool team and made EPL interesting again.
A_YY
237
It's not for klopp to decide how man its plays...since you know man utd plays defensive over the years...as a tactician....find a way around it and best man utd. No need moaning
hoscknu
228
Since you saw the menu and ordered meat, you were served fish that's why you are disgruntled. Believe me if Liverpool gad won this match today, All Football and haters of Man United would have been like......... But even with a depleted team, we still stood our grounds at Old Trafford GGMU
lionraj10
198
Dont worry Klopp
wabzidane
104
Meanwhile kloop was the one that packed the bus today...he was the one using defending tactics not Man U ...and Man U was the better team today I think all teams should learn how to play Liverpool from man u