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Hannah Pinnock

Real Madrid send strong Liverpool message as Jurgen Klopp has answer to 'controversial' takes

Your Liverpool morning digest for Monday, October 3

'What is the point' - Real Madrid send strong Liverpool message after Champions League surprise

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has claimed the fact his team have faced Liverpool only nine times in competitive action is a sign football needs to be revitalised by the European Super League.

Perez is a leading player in the much-derided project that was given a hostile reception when first proposed in April 2021 as an alterative to the Champions League.

READ MORE: 'This is what happens' - Liverpool fans say the same thing as Man City run riot vs Manchester United

READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp fumes at Fabinho as Liverpool sent X-rated transfer message

Liverpool were one of 12 founding members only to hastily resign their membership in the wake of strong opposition from supporters, players and boss Jurgen Klopp over the closed nature of the competition, with Fenway Sports Group chief John Henry later issuing an apology. The club are involved in a lengthy legal process as they attempt to extricate themselves from their ESL agreement.

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are at present the only three clubs still actively looking to revive the failed initiative, with the trio keen to bolster their income with regular matches against leading European rivals.

Read the full story from Ian Doyle.

Jurgen Klopp has answer to 'controversial' Liverpool takes and four players can prove it

Not even Jurgen Klopp's relentless positivity has been able to escape the gloom of Liverpool's underwhelming start to the season.

But for the Reds' detractors, the last two months have offered an opportunity they have been impatiently awaiting for some time.

Indeed, it's likely the heat generated by critics rubbing their hands together on hearing the final whistle at Anfield on Saturday would have been sufficient to warm the entire stadium for the rest of the weekend.

By contrast, Klopp cut a cold figure after the game, unwilling to entertain anything other than the problems that continue to afflict his team and were again exposed by the rollercoaster 3-3 home draw with Brighton and Hove Albion.

Read the full story here.

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