Josep Luis Nunez expressed displeasure over the timing of his team’s upcoming match against Manchester City, a crucial encounter in the Premier League standings. Liverpool is set to visit the Etihad after the international break, and Nunez questioned the scheduling of such a significant game on a Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
Enrick, enjoying his first call-up, added a layer of excitement to the team. However, Klopp, the German manager, publicly criticized the TV companies’ decision-making regarding the match timing after Liverpool’s victory over Brentford. Klopp questioned how a game of this magnitude could be scheduled for a midday Saturday kickoff, expressing doubts about the enthusiasm of those in charge for football.
Klopp raised the issue of whether scheduling games at 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays maximizes global viewership and revenue. He admitted to being unsure if this timing aligns with the optimal conditions for football viewership globally. Klopp also highlighted the challenges faced by both clubs in bringing back their foreign players in time for the early kickoff.
The Liverpool manager emphasized the extensive international presence in both teams, suggesting that around thirty international players could be involved. He specifically mentioned the South American players, noting that they all fly back together on the same aircraft, emphasizing the logistical complexities of managing players from Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia.
