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Leeds (AP) - Jürgen Klopp has denied a resignation as a reaction to the Super League plans of Liverpool FC, but also does not want to be lumped with the owners with his team.
«The team has nothing to do with it.
And I don't really have anything to do with it either.
But that's how people treat us.
Leeds fans yelled at us in the city when we went for a walk in the city in the afternoon, ”said the coach after the English champions' 1-1 draw at Leeds United on Monday evening.
"Our owners made the decision, this is part of the club, but the whole club is bigger than any of us."
Klopp said he has no plans to personally draw any conclusions from his employer's involvement.
“It's not what I heard today that I'm going to resign or whatever.
When times get tougher, I'll stick even more and stay here, "said the 53-year-old.
“I feel responsible for the team, for the club and I feel responsible for the relationship we have with our fans.
It's a very hard time, I'm sure, but I'll try to help sort it out somehow. "
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On Monday night, twelve European top clubs from England, Italy and Spain announced that they wanted to found their own international Super League. This also includes Liverpool FC. The Super League would be in direct competition with the UEFA Champions League. German clubs are not among the clubs.
Like before the game, Klopp said that he didn't think the Super League was a good idea.
He showed no understanding that the fans of the Reds had dismantled the banner from the stadium on Anfield Road.
“I understand that they are pissed off, that's not my problem.
My problem is that the banners are there for the team.
That's why I think I'd leave her there, "said Klopp.
“I understand that the fans want to act and show their anger, I understand that.
But let's not forget what I said earlier: the team had nothing to do with it.
And at such a moment they withdraw support from the team. "
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