Klopp Lauds “Lucky” Burnley Win, Plays Down Defensive Problems
Opening the New Year with a narrow win over high-flying Burnley FC, Liverpool started 2018 where they ended 2017 with their spot in the top-four secured for another week thanks to a late goal from Ragnar Klavan — a last gasp winner from the Estonian that surprised just about everyone.
“We deserved the three points but a draw would have been absolutely OK as well and if we don’t score then even Burnley would have deserved it, it was just an open game,” admitted Klopp, speaking to the club’s official website. “We were the lucky side, but – as I said – I am really happy about attitude, character and all that stuf...