Yep. He’s got this bang on.
Manchester United fans would be forgiven for giving the Champions League quarter-final draw a hard swerve on Friday lunchtime. Following their dismal elimination at the hands of a not-all-that-fearsome Sevilla, they were the butt of all sorts of very predictable jokes at not being involved in the draw.
But the way things played out at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon couldn’t have been more fortuitous for the Old Trafford faithful. Remaining Premier League sides (and sworn enemies of United fans) were drawn against each other in the last eight, and that was music to Red Devil ears.
Speaking ahead of Liverpool’s evening fixture with Watford on Saturday, Jurgen Klopp was fully aware of how the red half of Manchester would be reacting to the draw he’d been dreading. After acknowledging that it was a bit crap for City too…
Jürgen Klopp on #LFC v #MCFC: "I saw Begiristain's face during the draw and he didn't look like it was Christmas"
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) March 16, 2018
…the German admitted that the real winners were United supporters, stating: “I think it’s an absolute dream draw for all Man United fans.” You’re certainly not wrong, Jurgen mate.
Jürgen Klopp on #LFC v #MCFC: "I think it's the absolute dream draw for all Man United fans"
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) March 16, 2018
Meanwhile, he was understandably fed up at the Premier League for the fact that they won’t be rearranging fixtures to accommodate his European adventure. It’s going to be a tough few weeks for the Merseyside club.
Jürgen Klopp: "I am already angry because the Premier League will move the derby game to 12.30 on Saturday. I only heard it a second ago. It's not too cool – Wednesday night and then Everton on Saturday morning"
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) March 16, 2018
