Jürgen Klopp is counting on Liverpool’s quality in depth to get
them through a difficult, compressed season.
In the midst of an injury crisis in the midst of a compressed
season, Liverpool face a difficult test on Wednesday evening
against Atalanta that could help to define their campaign.
For manager Jürgen Klopp, it’s a situation that means that every
player on the squad must be ready to play their part—whether it’s
in the game tonight or in the weeks ahead.
“It is so important that every player recognises their
importance,” he noted in the . “In this season, more than any
other, every member of our group will play a role if we are to
achieve anything.
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“It has always been the case with us, but the circumstances
around us in this moment makes it even more so. As difficult as it
has been recently, it does present an amazing opportunity.”
Win tonight and, while the schedule may not get any easier, it
would at least make it easier for Klopp to rest and rotate in the
final two Champions
League group stage games.
Win tonight and Liverpool will be assured of a place in the
knockout rounds of the Champions League and be able to turn their
full focus for the next month or two to defending their league
title.
It will be tough, but this is a group that has shown just how
good they are over the past few seasons—and has proven they can
deal with adversity.
“We are going to need all our qualities from now until May,” the
Liverpool manager added. “We will need to squeeze from ourselves
more than we have ever done previously.
“I have complete faith in our group, from the most experienced
player through to our youngest. Our performances so far, in the
face of adversity, shows me these boys believe in what we do but
more importantly they believe in each other.
“It is clear nothing is going to change externally to make this
more tolerable for the athletes. But they have us to help and
support and they have each other for inspiration.”