Jurgen Klopp has stated that the UEFA Europa League is not taking away from Liverpool’s focus.

Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, has made it clear that the UEFA Europa League will not divert their focus from their pursuit of winning the Premier League title. Currently sitting in second place in the top flight, Liverpool’s attention now turns to Europe as they prepare to face Atalanta in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.

In an exclusive interview with TNT Sports, Klopp emphasized the importance of not getting distracted domestically. He acknowledged that at the start of the season, nobody expected Liverpool to be in their current position. With new players coming in, there were uncertainties about how things would work out. Klopp finds it perplexing that after being the underdogs for so long, they are now seen as having something to lose.

Reflecting on their recent draw against Manchester United, Klopp described the situation as strange. Despite playing two great games against United in the past three weeks, they failed to secure a victory. However, Klopp believes that even if they had lost, they would still be in the title race. He sees the point gained from the draw as significant, although he acknowledges that the focus now shifts to a different competition.

Liverpool’s involvement in multiple competitions has now been reduced to just the Premier League and the Europa League. Klopp expressed his desire for the team to give their all and see what they can achieve. He is pleased with their current situation in both the league and Europe, finding it exciting, challenging, and positive.

The Europa League is the only tournament that Klopp has not won since joining Liverpool in 2015. Despite losing the final to Sevilla in 2016, Klopp has since guided Liverpool to success in the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup. As he prepares to depart Anfield in the summer, Klopp is eager to complete the set of trophies, not for personal reasons, but because of his passion for the game.

Looking ahead to the quarter-final tie against Atalanta, Klopp acknowledged the challenge they will face. He praised Atalanta’s manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, for his incredible work and ability to make his team a difficult opponent. Klopp emphasized the importance of home support and the need to fight against Atalanta in order to secure a positive result in the first leg.

In conclusion, Klopp’s focus remains on the Premier League, but he is determined to make a mark in the Europa League as well. He understands the significance of the competition and hopes to overcome Atalanta in their quest for European success.