Jurgen Klopp sent a special thank-you to Liverpool fans after what he termed the “best atmosphere” at Anfield since his arrival helped salvage a 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.
“(Saturday) we spoke about the special atmosphere and it was a special atmosphere,” Klopp said at his postgame press conference inside the stadium. “It was such a hard game. On Thursday we played on ice, today against a wall. We played well, we created chances and we made everything.
“They got two set-plays. I don’t know what percentage of the goals we have conceded have been set-plays but it feels like 98 percent or something.
“Maybe the crowd was disappointed but they didn’t let us feel it. That’s the thing. We were all in the game, we were all concentrated and we all wanted to get one point at the end. It felt like three. I know it is only one but if felt like three.
“This moment was an explosion and it was the best atmosphere since I’ve been here. I really enjoyed it. I don’t know if it’s normal in England but I want to say thank-you. Together with the team, it was great.
“Sometimes a point deserved in the right way is more important. I know you all want the three points, it’s important for the table. But for our development so many different things are important — the style of play against a team like this.
“Everybody tells us we can’t play against a team like this. Yes we can. We could do everything. We were in the box, had chances and made a brilliant goal. Everything … and then they got two set-plays.
“Then to stay in the game, only a few seconds from disappointment, and to come back is a big moment in football. I really enjoyed it. This one point is a big difference — nothing or one. I enjoyed this game and enjoyed the atmosphere with my whole body.”
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