Jose Mourinho has saluted Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool for that inspired performance against Barcelona.
Liverpool were trailing by three goals going into the second leg of the Champions League Semifinals at Anfield. The Reds defied the odds and scored four past the team which comprises of stars in both ends of the field. Despite losing Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino to injuries, Jurgen Klopp’s men showed immense character to bounce back and progress to the finals for the second time on a trot.
Jose Mourinho, who formerly managed Manchester United and Chelsea, saluted the inspired performance against Barcelona. The Portuguese International said that he wants Liverpool to win the Champions League finals because of the extraordinary work done by Jurgen Klopp with the English outfit.
“I didn’t expect it, I said impossible is nothing, I said if it’s possible, Anfield is one of the places to make the impossible be possible,” Mourinho told beIN Sports.
“But I have to say that for me, this has one name – Jurgen.
“I think this is not about tactics, this is not about philosophy, this is about heart and soul, and a fantastic empathy he created with this group of players. They had the risk of finishing a fantastic season without anything to celebrate, and now they are one step from being European champions. I think Jurgen deserves, you know, the work they are doing in Liverpool is fantastic.”
“But I think this is about him, this is a reflection of his personality, don’t give up, a fighting spirit, every playing giving everything. ‘He’s not crying because he’s missing a player, he’s not crying because they are playing 50 or 60 matches per season. Other coaches in other leagues they are crying, saying their players are playing too many matches when they play 30 or 35 matches.
“Everything I think today is about Jurgen’s mentality. I just hope that Jurgen wins the Champions League finally. Because he lost already two Champions League finals and also a Europa League final. I think he deserves to make it happen. Because the work is fantastic.” added Mourinho.
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Liverpool will have to wait until Wednesday to get to know about their opponents in the finals. Ajax are leading 1-0 from away leg, but Spurs are confident about turning the scoreline at Johan Cryuff Arena.
