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Liverpool FC has a massive task ahead as they take on Arsenal in their upcoming Premier League fixture. The Reds squeezed out a hard-fought 3-3 draw against Brighton. Jurgen Klopp’s men have struggled this season mainly because of injuries and are currently placed 10th in the league.
Along with the injuries, the Reds have been let down by Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, who have had a sub-par season. Hence before the Arsenal fixture, Klopp hopes to see Salah find his form and get back to scoring goals.
In the press conference, the German manager stated that Salah has struggled this season but has managed to find different ways to impact the game. He said, "With Mo, I hope it's like us, we are close to exploding. Even when his goalscoring numbers aren't crazy, his goal involvements are good."
"His passing is good. Nobody can cope with the [Erling] Haaland situation, it's crazy what he's doing. Exceptional player in an exceptional team and we shouldn't compare anyone with that. Mo wants to score goals desperately. Call him in 20 years, it will be the same."
Klopp then addressed that the Gunners have been playing intense and better football. "Arsenal was always there, City was always there with Manuel Pellegrini when I first arrived, I think," he said.
"Their football is now better, quicker, more intense. If you are a top manager, you arrive here pretty much in a year. Top-class managers all round makes it more difficult. I'm pretty sure Arsenal fans are pretty happy with the situation they now find themselves in."
Jurgen Klopp also addressed the so-called ‘seventh season syndrome’ he has had over his managerial career where his teams completely fall apart as they reach seven seasons under him. The signs of these were seen at Mainz and Borussia Dortmund. "I had no plans for seven years," he said.
"I think I mentioned four years at that first press conference. That day I was happy to survive the press conference! I should have done that before I signed a new contract. Seven-year itch? At Mainz, the club needed a change, a fresh start."