German coach of Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp discussed the game against AC Milan in the Champions League fixture in group stage B. Here are the Tactician's words to the media during the press conference:
"It's a difficult group. I don't think when we saw it one of us said it was a great group. It's difficult, seriously. Atletico, Porto, usually champions in Portugal. Milan, great history at their best moments in years now. A real Champions League. We worked hard for this. This is the strongest group we've had since I've been here. In Dortmund I had Man City and Real Madrid, a real group. It keeps two really good teams out of knockouts and sends a strong team to the Europa League."
On the two finals between Milan and Liverpool:
"I have the two finals in mind, but if you think of any European battle, Liverpool v AC Milan is a challenge to see. Milan have not been in CL for years but have been doing well for 18 months. They have started this season well so it will be tough. There are some good games in this CL, this is one of them."
On the final in Istanbul:
"Obviously that evening I didn't think of watching the second half because, apart from the Liverpool dressing room, everyone thought the game was over. I remember Dudek's saves. Incredible. After the 3-0, Milan seemed to have closed it and then it's become one of the greatest football sensations ever."
On Zlatan Ibrahimovic:
"Zlatan, What a player!" declared Klopp, "I think I saw videos of him when he got injured and then he went back to fighting because as he says 'lions don't rest long'. He's a man for exceptional moments. If he can't play, then there is Giroud. All really good players. Zlatan is one of the best players this game has ever seen. He knows it and he will you that himself, I like that. There's still fuel in the tank and he squeezes every drop. He's capable of playing in every league and this is exceptional."
