Jurgen Klopp has revealed how he feels about the controversial European Super League, with Liverpool one of the 12 clubs set to participate in the competition.
The Premier League champions were named among the teams to announce their intention to play in the breakaway league known as the Super League, formed by some of the wealthiest club owners in world football.
The announcement has been met with severe backlash across the globe, with many believing the club bosses in question are only aiming to look after themselves financially amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Ahead of Liverpool's league clash with Leeds United on Monday, Klopp was asked how he feels about the Super League, revealing that he and the players were not made aware of the club's plans.
"We got some information, not a lot," he said told Sky Sports' Monday Night Football.
"Most of the things in the newspapers. It's a tough one. People are not happy with it, I can understand it. I can't say a lot more because we were not involved in the process – not the players, not me – we didn't know about it. We will have to wait how it develops.
"I'm 53. Since I've been in professional football, the Champions League has been there. My aim was always to coach a team there. I have no issues with the Champions League.
"I like the competitive aspect of football. I like that West Ham might play in the Champions League. I don't want them to because we want to but I like that they have the chance. What can I say? It's not easy.
"What I want to say as well, I've heard a few things but what I really don't like, Liverpool football club is much more than some decisions. The most important part of football are the supporters and the team. We have to make sure nothing gets between that.
"I've heard there are banners but the players didn't do anything wrong. We have to all stick together. We can show nobody has to walk alone in these moments. There are things to sort but nothing to do with the football or the relationship between the supporters and the team.
"In tough times you have to show you stick together. It doesn't mean you have to agree with everything but again the boys did nothing wrong. I want to make sure everyone knows that."
