Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp Fires Sharp Critique at Burnley Ahead of Boxing Day Showdown

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp recently teased Burnley ahead of their forthcoming Premier League clash, injecting some lighthearted banter into the mix.

The Reds are currently perched atop the Premier League standings following Arsenal’s inability to conquer Aston Villa in their latest fixture.

Having experienced just one defeat this season, a contentious 2-1 loss against Tottenham, Klopp’s squad sits a solitary point ahead of Arsenal in the league standings.

Liverpool’s immediate fixtures involve showdowns against Manchester United and Arsenal at their fortress, Anfield. Positive outcomes in these matches would see Klopp’s side leading the table at the Christmas break.

Following these pivotal encounters, Liverpool is scheduled to travel to Turf Moor to face Burnley, a team that finds itself in the throes of a relegation struggle under the management of Vincent Kompany.

While Burnley exhibited dominance with a commanding 5-0 victory over Sheffield United earlier this month, their sole other triumph came away at Luton, leaving them barely above the bottom of the league table, held only by goal difference.

The impending clash against Burnley appears to heavily favor Liverpool, given their exceptional performance away from home this season.

Under Klopp’s tenure, Liverpool has only suffered one defeat at Turf Moor, a 2-0 setback against Sean Dyche’s side back in August 2016.

In jest, Klopp referenced the prospect of spending Christmas in Burnley before his team embarks on the journey up the M6 on Boxing Day.

During a discussion at the Anfield Road End’s grand opening test event, Klopp quipped, “Where do we go on the 26th? Oh, a drive to Burnley. Yes, a great place to celebrate Christmas. We have minutes of Christmas, and we will cherish them and celebrate them, and it’s all fine. Nobody in this country wants to miss Boxing Day [football] so that means we will be on the motorway to deliver.”