There was plenty of lip biting going on.
The Athletic understands Klopp was furious over both FSG’s willingness to join the ESL and the timing of the announcement so close to a pivotal fixture against Leeds.
It’s a concept completely out of keeping with the manager’s values and principles. He described himself as “a football romantic” when he took over at Anfield in 2015. He was attracted by the challenge of reviving the fortunes of a club that valued history and tradition. He felt Liverpool were a better fit for him than Manchester United, in the belief that the motivation of the club hierarchy wasn’t just making money.
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Vice-captain James Milner gave his blunt verdict on the ESL plans after Diego Llorente’s late header had cancelled out Sadio Mane’s opener to force a 1-1 draw that leaves
Liverpool sixth: “There are a lot of questions. I can only say my personal opinion, I don’t like it and I hope it doesn’t happen.”