The Liverpool manager was very critical of the atmosphere at Anfield on Wednesday night as he sent a rallying call to supporters ahead of this weekend.
Jurgen Klopp’s side welcome Arsenal to Merseyside in a game which will decide who sits top for Christmas.
After last week’s shock 0-0 draw with Manchester United, supporters will be hoping for a standout display against the Gunners.
Although Liverpool progressed to the next round of the FA Cup after a 5-1 hammering of West Ham on Wednesday night, Klopp criticised the Anfield atmosphere.
🗣️ “If you are not in the right shape, give your ticket to somebody else”
Jurgen Klopp has criticised the atmosphere at Anfield during Liverpool’s 5-1 win over West Ham in the League Cup ⬇️pic.twitter.com/pt4BTZPMLN
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 21, 2023
“I was not overly happy with the atmosphere behind me.” He said in his press conference.
“From the first second without me having an argument with the opposition coach, we need you from the first second! If it is too much football in December, I do not know we have to play it as well
“If you are not in the right shape, give your ticket to somebody else.”
This has led to a host of Arsenal fans claiming that the German manager is worried about the match.
‘Jurgen Klopp is legit scared of Arsenal,’ said one fan.
‘Jurgen Klopp is really scared of the Arsenal, said another.