After previously making comments about the quality of Maurizio Sarri's Juventus' team, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp issued a public apology to the Italian manager on Tuesday.
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Earlier in the week, in the build-up to the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League, Klopp revealed his belief that Sarri's Juventus team were one of the major contenders to win this year's competition, as reported by Calciomercato.
While maintaining his respect and admiration for the German tactician, Sarri did not take kindly to the remarks which prompted Klopp to publicly apologise ahead of Liverpool's clash with Atletico Madrid.
"I'm sorry, I didn't want to put Sarri under pressure. I don't use this kind of mental games, putting pressure on others is not my style. They asked me a question and sometimes I don't think before I speak," he said.
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"I simply said that I don't know why Juventus is not in the lead with 10 points ahead in Serie A, which I could say. Then I saw Lazio-Inter Milan and that's the reason. These two teams are the reason, nothing else.
"Inter is back there fighting and Lazio is having an incredible season. I didn't want to put pressure on Maurizio, I respect him too much and I was happy when heard his answer, he said I'm very funny.
"Anyway, the biggest favourite in any competition is PSG, so now they have the pressure... In reality, I don't think what I say can put pressure on other teams, if I have to be honest."
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