Jurgen Klopp Happy With LFC’s Character In Europa League Draw Vs. Sion

Jürgen Klopp acknowledged Liverpool was not at its most fluent, as it picked up a goalless draw at FC Sion on Thursday night, but was pleased with the attitude of his players in difficult conditions.

The Reds were held to a 0-0 stalemate in Switzerland, with sections of the field at the Stade Tourbillon frozen over due to the sub-zero temperatures.

Klopp admits his team did not produce their best display, although he was ultimately satisfied by their efforts.

“It was difficult because the ground was very difficult to play on for both teams,” Klopp told his postgame press conference.

“The first thing to do tonight was to show character and show that you’re prepared for a game like this. That’s what my team did, so I’m really satisfied. Nobody is injured, and they were very focused and concentrated on the game, so everything is OK.

“It was not the football we all know, our best football, but we also know that although it’s an outdoor sport, frozen ground is for other sports usually.”

“I am not surprised about their quality, and it had influence on our game, but in football, you have to take and accept the circumstances,” Klopp continued. “In England, we sometimes have wind and rain, but we cannot say we will stay inside — we have to play. That’s what we did today, and everything is OK.”

The result meant Liverpool clinched first place in Europa League Group B and will be seeded for the draw for the last 32 of the competition.

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