A few days ago, Jurgen Klopp criticized the World Cup of Associations after expressing his concern about the health of athletes due to their overwhelming program.
THE Gourmet He referred to the German statements and noted that he understood him, but he tries not to look so far in the future, but prefers to enjoy the event.
His statements:
“Listen, I quarreled with Jurgen many times. I know where his idea comes from.
We quarreled in England, but also when we went to UEFA meetings, and especially when we discussed the Premier League calendar and how to add more quality to it. We discussed to give coaches and players more rest, because you add more quality.
So his comments about the World Cup of Clubs did not surprise me. I understand him. I respect him. I had an incredible relationship with Jurgen for many years as opponents. He has now left this position as a coach and I understand his argument, because I would also defend his argument.
At the same time, as coaches we are in a job. We follow the rules of FIFA, UEFA, Premier League or Serie A. As coaches, we do not organize the events. Once we are here, we are proud.
Of course, the situation is not ideal for the coach. I would love to have two months to prepare for the next season? Yes. Would I like to refresh for the next season? Yes.
But it’s what it is. And we deserve what we have done in the past to be here. Once we are here, let’s do our best.
I try not to think about the possible impact on players in the long run, otherwise I would be very stressed. On the contrary, I try to relax, enjoy the days here and the good atmosphere we have, the competition and we try to win it.
After that, let’s see what will happen. Let’s see what happens after the final, we can rest and take the time the Premier League has given us to rest and then we will see.
Perhaps in November, December or January it is a disaster, we are exhausted and the World Cup has destroyed us. I don’t know, but it’s the first time in our lives that happen.
Mentally I believe that in the past players have played in World Cups or European Championships for their national teams, so it sometimes happens. You need a sometimes rest sometimes, you can recover and then we will see when we come back. ”
Source: Sport Fm
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