Klopp has dismissed the suggestion that his players were impacted by pre-match expectations against Manchester United.
The Reds were forced to settle for a disappointing 0-0 draw against their old rivals
Liverpool failed to capitalise on the momentum and missed out on a chance to stay top of the league, falling a point behind Arsenal.
Liverpool had 34 attempts at goal but failed to find the back of the net against Man United
This was not simply two points dropped against a bitter rival but played on existing doubts over whether the Reds have enough quality to sustain a title push.
A Sky Sport reporter told Kopp in his post-match interview.
"In the lead-up to the match, from us, not from you I have to say, there was a lot of talk 'It was 7-0 last time, Manchester United are not in good form, Liverpool will run all over them,’”
Klopp was asked: “Do you think your team dealt well with the mood around the match, the expectation?" However, Klopp rejected the suggestion that his side had been affected by the pre-match build-up.
Klopp
"I think you overestimate your influence, slightly,”
“We couldn't be bothered about what you say. I would recommend it, pretty much to everyone, not being bothered, because you take it and we have nothing to do with what's said.”
Klopp added:"We knew it would be difficult. I recognised what you all, whoever….said. That only helps United, nobody else. So why should we listen to that? That was not our problem today."
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