Klopp hits back at Italian journalists after embarrassing question

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hit back at Italian reporters about an embarrassing question during his press conference ahead of their Champions League clash with Napoli tonight.

Jurgen Klopp slams Italian journalists for trying ‘Make headlines’ in a press conference ahead of Liverpool ‘s match against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League group stage first leg tonight (Wednesday 7 September 2022) by the Merseyside team. in Naples A place they’ve been to three times in the past decade. and facing problems with fans In each such occasion

Klopp hits back at Italian journalists after embarrassing question

  The Reds will kick off their new UEFA Champions League season with the Serie A elite , aiming to go one step further than last season. After the Reds were defeated by Real Madrid in the final, however, the subject of pre-match discussion turned out to be whether fans would feel comfortable traveling to Naples for the match. Less than four months after the chaos at last season’s finals saw police use pepper spray to try and control crowds.

 As a result, Liverpool has issued a safety advisory for fans. who travel to cheer for the love team to follow This includes not leaving the designated area, not walking around. city ​​alone and don’t wear the colors of Liverpool in the city That left an Italian reporter seemingly displeased with the sight of Liverpool looking at Naples and asking Klopp if he agreed with the suggestion. But while translating the question Klopp was visibly annoyed. He became furious and attacked the reporter. Describing his question as “embarrassing”.

  “That’s an embarrassing question from you. You want to create a headline. I really don’t understand,” replied the German coach. “Are you from Napoli? Are you from Napoli? Do you think it’s a dangerous city? I don’t know, I don’t live a normal life in Napoli. And now you ask me what I think about Napoli. “You know exactly what people are talking about. If a UFABET football fan meets a football fan anything can happen It has nothing to do with the city.” “I don’t know either. But I’m not here to make you headlines.” “And if you don’t know what else to ask? That’s not a problem. because honestly I want to go to the hotel and focus on tomorrow’s game. And you don’t seem to know what else to ask because of that question.”

  Liverpool released a video on Monday 5 September 2022 advising fans on how to stay safe in Naples. The club’s CEO, Andy Hughes, sent a short message in the clip: “First and foremost. for personal safety We recommend fans Do not travel to the stadium by yourself.” The advice came from both the Italian police and the British embassy in Naples.

         “We ask the supporters to go to the meeting point in the port area of ​​the city from 4pm. under police supervision to and from the stadium.” “I understand that the fans I would like to create opportunities from this trip. However, in this case, I urge supporters not to wander into the city on their own. or wearing club uniforms while they were in Naples.”