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Jurgen Klopp defends his clashes with journalists - after refusing to answer a reporter's questions

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has defended his clashes with journalists, insiting reporters make 'massive things' out of what he says.

Klopp had been questioned after his post-match press conference following Liverpool's 3-0 defeat at the hands of by relegation-threatened Wolves last weekend.

The 55-year-old refused to answer The Athletic's James Pearce question in the post-match press conference at Molineux.

Klopp addressed journalists at his latest press conference before Liverpool face Everton in the Merseyside derby on Monday, insisting his refusal to answer the question had not been disrepectful.

'In the best possible period we had it is very easy to have a press conference, as you don’t ask really – sorry - important questions, as its like oh my god you scored three goals and these kind of things,' Klopp said.

'We have a laugh and it's nice. When it is not going well, you cannot explain similar mistakes 500 times in a different way or new mistakes.

'It is not easy and you know it. It is not disrespectful when I say you cannot deal with it. Some of you make massive things of what I say and it is not my intention.

'I can explain in football absolutely everything, but not to you. Its true. It is not my job. What I see is not for you.

'It is nice about the game as well, as you can write the whole week what you think and nobody tells you if it is wrong or right. People can say what they want and that’s absolutely fine.

'There is the problem. I am in a situation where I can explain everything to the boys and we understand most of it. Then we go from there. The next game is coming up and we have a chance for a better result and a much easier press conference.'

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