Burnley manager and Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany praised Liverpool and their tenacity after facing them in the Premier League.The former City man has played against Liverpool on match days on a number of occasions.
However, it was Klopp’s first meeting with the Reds as manager and his side failed to emerge victorious.Despite creating many chances, the Clarets were unable to convert them. In the end, they lost 2:0 to Liverpool. “They are the best team, there is no doubt about it. You play against the best teams and it became clear that every team at the top of this competition has different styles, ideas and strengths.
Liverpool have more strengths than Tottenham, Arsenal and City, but they are the better team. To be the best in the Premier League you need the best players. Ironically, I thought about the day I played against one of the greatest teams in recent history. Look, I think the future will be known in terms of quality. But intensity-wise, I’m back to where I was as a player. If so, they are very dangerous and very difficult to treat.”
However, the Reds, while not at their best, took all three points and stayed top of the table. This had more to do with Burnley playing sloppy and slow. Meanwhile, the Reds were lazy and sluggish in the game. However, it is still heartening to hear the opposition manager praising them and could be just the boost they need. Klopp would love to see one of City’s stalwarts matched up against the current version of his powerful Liverpool side.
