Jürgen Klopp has been speaking to the media ahead of the Champions League last 16 clash between Liverpool and Inter Milan.
When discussing Liverpool’s meeting with the Italian giants, the German revealed his disapproval of a recent decision by UEFA.
What’s the story?
Well, Klopp was asked for his thoughts on UEFA’s decision to remove the away goals rule from their competitions.
As you may know, away goals previously counted for more in UEFA’s knockout stages if the scores were tied, so a 2-2 draw after both legs wouldn’t have gone to extra time if Liverpool scored two away goals to an opponent’s one.
Now, that is no longer the case, and Klopp is sad to see it go.
As quoted by the Liverpool Echo, the 54-year-old said: “I don’t know, we will see. First of all we have to play the game. I actually liked the rule, even as a supporter before. Long in my life I have watched Champions League rather than being part of it. I liked the rule, I don’t know why they scrapped it.”
We’ll miss it too. The away goals rule made two-legged knockout ties more tactical, and added an extra edge to the games.
Liverpool can win the Champions League
In our view, Liverpool are favourites to win the Champions League.
The Reds won all six of their games in Group B, which was described as the group of death when it was announced as it also contained AC Milan, Porto and Atlético Madrid.
Since the end of the group phase, Liverpool have become ever stronger following the return of Harvey Elliott and the arrival of Luis Diaz.
Sadio Mané – who was so pivotal in the 2019 success – has also just won the Africa Cup of Nations, so he should be full of confidence.
Liverpool have the players, and also the winning experience, to go all the way once again this season.
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