Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has revealed what Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said to him when the two squared off in the Premier League.
The thrilling game ended honours shared as both clubs ended the game with one goal each with some entertaining football and stunning goals in tow.
Sarri was impressed with Klopp’s disposition as the two shared a hug and a laugh after the game.
The Italian was shocked that the Liverpool manager had a smile on his face despite being a goal down and shared a strange discussion between the two.
“There are times when a great show convinces you to put aside any regrets. Even if you suffer a goal in the last minute or the fifth minute of injury time. And that [the game at Stamford Bridge against Liverpool] had been an extraordinary show.” Sarri said
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“Ten minutes before… Klopp looks at me and I don’t understand. The match is still in progress, I ask him: ‘Why are you smiling?’. And he says: ‘Are not you having fun?’
“I in return I say: ‘Very much’. And he says: ‘Me too!’ And he’s losing. Then the Sturridge goal comes, but remembering that moment we hugged like two old friends.
“Here [in English football] it’s nice for this, I’m sure he would have done it even if Liverpool had not equalised. Premier League is the full taste of football, everything is different.”
Asked about the Champions League and who he thought could win it, Sarri said: “No, Juve and Manchester City. I’ve always thought that Guardiola’s team is maturing to make the final step at European level.
“For me it will be a two-way race but we have to see how the Spanish teams are getting on in March. Today it’s that way but in the Champions League things can change easily.”