Atletico Madrid Defender Stood For Diego Simeone for Jurgen Klopp’s Criticism

DBasia.news –  Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier responded to Jurgen Klopp’s criticism about his team’s performance when facing Liverpool in the Champions League. Trippier insisted Atletico coach Diego Simeone’s plan worked perfectly against Klopp’s Liverpool.

Atletico arrived at Anfield for the second 16 of the last leg with a narrow 1-0 lead over the first leg at Wanda Metropolitano. In that match Simeone arranged his team to frustrate Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp’s squad managed to force the match into extra time thanks to a header from Georginio Wijnaldum in the 43^rd minute. The Reds even doubled their advantage through Roberto Firmino in the first half of extra time. But the mistake of Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian gave an important away goal for Atletico.

Atletico then were able to add two more goals and make the defending champion kicked out 4-2 on aggregate.

After the match Klopp complained about Atletico’s defensive tactics. He insisted that Atletico actually had a quality team. The team that can play soccer is more interesting.

However, Trippier said Simeone’s approach was the best way for Atletico to overcome Liverpool who have an exceptional home record.

“If you go there and fight Liverpool, you will be beaten 0-6. I don’t know what people expect,” said the former Tottenham Hotspur right-back as reported by the Mirror.

“You see observers complaining because we are defensive. Do they expect us to go there and play attacking football, especially against Liverpool who play as they play now? You need to go there with a plan and we do that.”

“We do have to survive, but the most important thing is we got the victory,” Trippier stressed.

“We needed more than 100 minutes, but won 3-2. People can complain as much as they want, but we think it’s necessary for that type of game.”

Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier responded to Jurgen Klopp’s criticism about his team’s performance when facing Liverpool in the Champions League. Trippier insisted Atletico coach Diego Simeone’s plan worked perfectly against Klopp’s Liverpool.

Atletico arrived at Anfield for the second 16 of the last leg with a narrow 1-0 lead over the first leg at Wanda Metropolitano. In that match Simeone arranged his team to frustrate Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp’s squad managed to force the match into extra time thanks to a header from Georginio Wijnaldum in the 43^rd minute. The Reds even doubled their advantage through Roberto Firmino in the first half of extra time. But the mistake of Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian gave an important away goal for Atletico.

Atletico then were able to add two more goals and make the defending champion kicked out 4-2 on aggregate.

After the match Klopp complained about Atletico’s defensive tactics. He insisted that Atletico actually had a quality team. The team that can play soccer is more interesting.

However, Trippier said Simeone’s approach was the best way for Atletico to overcome Liverpool who have an exceptional home record.

“If you go there and fight Liverpool, you will be beaten 0-6. I don’t know what people expect,” said the former Tottenham Hotspur right-back as reported by the Mirror.

“You see observers complaining because we are defensive. Do they expect us to go there and play attacking football, especially against Liverpool who play as they play now? You need to go there with a plan and we do that.”

“We do have to survive, but the most important thing is we got the victory,” Trippier stressed.

“We needed more than 100 minutes, but won 3-2. People can complain as much as they want, but we think it’s necessary for that type of game.”