JURGEN KLOPP admits Liverpool may change their style to have the best chance of beating Real Madrid on Saturday.
JURGEN KLOPP admits Liverpool may change their style to have the best chance of beating Real Madrid on Saturday.
Liverpool face Real in the Champions League final in Kiev tomorrow as they target a sixth European Cup.
The Reds have thrilled spectators this season with their dynamic style of football which has led to 40 goals scored in the Champions League - more than any other side.
They are averaging over three goals per game in Europe but have been exposed at times while playing bombastic football.
And Klopp insists his Reds side are capable of changing their tactics to suit a game plan.
“I never thought about my philosophy [when I arrived at Liverpool]. I only thought about the game,” he said.
“We adapted constantly to the next level the players gave us the opportunity to.
“We’ve always tried to play the football suited to the players. We think this style of football makes us as successful as possible.
“We’ll adapt to the level and quality of Real Madrid tomorrow.
“We don’t want to ignore that. We’re interested in their skills.
“We should be prepared after a little session tonight and then we can show what we know about Madrid. It’s possible [we can win].
“I believe in using your own strengths, first. And then you adapt to what the opponent is asking for. That’s exactly 50/50.”
Klopp has suffered defeats in both of the finals he has overseen while Liverpool manager.
The boss saw his men finish third in the Premier League this season - way off the pace of eventual winners Manchester City.
And he admits he always tries to alleviate the pressure from his players when the going gets tough.
“We have an early agreement - I am responsible for the defeats. The boys are responsible for all the things we win,” he said.
“If we don’t win I can respond to that, 100 per cent.
“We’ve spoken about all the things but at the end, the main message is all the things we’ve worked on, since we were together, are made for being used in a game like tomorrow.
“It’s all about football. I think most of the players will be nervous. It’s a normal feeling, then do what you do best. Play football. Fight with your mates. Shoot, cross, make headers, bicycle kicks.
“Do the things you want. It’s only a football game. A big one, for sure, but we’ll try and deal with it as normal as possible.”
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