Klopp admits Liverpool lack of confidence
"At Anfield we need to show progress and a good attitude. But Anfield shouldn't be Liverpool's only fulcrum. Of course, the combination of home, fans and Liverpool players is fine. But that's it. just an added advantage, not to be relied on. I have a hunch that Liverpool will do it," Klopp said on April 7 at a pre-match press conference when asked about his chances of beating Arsenal at Anfield.
Liverpool have constantly met strong opponents recently. They lost to Real 0-1 in the second leg of the 1/8 Champions League round and then lost to Man City 1-4. In the previous round, Klopp's teachers and students were lucky to draw Chelsea 0-0, a match in which, according to the German coach, Liverpool had made small progress.
This weekend, Liverpool topped Arsenal in the 30th round of the Premier League. The match affects the championship race situation, when the "Gunners" are eight points ahead of Man City but kicked more than one match. Liverpool are also thirsty for points to compete for the Champions League spot. They are 10 points behind the fourth team Man Utd.
"We need to play better and get the ball into the decisive areas. It sounds simple, but the last game against Chelsea is an example. Two teams were excellent last season but couldn't do it the whole game. That proves it. show what happens when the confidence of the players is not at the highest level. We need to help the players more. At home, the support from the audience will give them confidence," said Klopp. .
Against Arsenal this weekend, Liverpool will welcome midfielder Thiago Alcantara back after two months of convalescence. Center-back Virgil van Dijk also recovered to play after missing the match against Chelsea because of the flu. However, Klopp still does not have Luis Diaz - the striker has been on leave since October 2022 and is expected to return only from the match against Leeds on April 17. The last match Diaz played was the match Liverpool lost 2-3 at Arsenal in the first leg of the Premier League this season.
