Jurgen Klopp sure Liverpool will be ready for second game in 48 hours
Sunday 1 January 2017 13:24, UK
Jurgen Klopp will not use the quick turnaround as an excuse if Liverpool put up a below-par display against Sunderland.
Liverpool made the most of a fine defensive display in their 1-0 win over Manchester City on Saturday evening and will be back in action less than 48 hours later at the Stadium of Light.
Klopp said, in an exclusive Christmas Day interview with Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp, that he was bemused by the need for another Premier League game on January 2.
But he is certain Liverpool's players, most of whom are well used to English football's busy Festive period, will be ready as he ponders whether to freshen up his side against David Moyes' men.
"I've celebrated enough in my life. It is no problem," said Klopp. "We all earn a lot of money, we all know about it and our private life changes a little bit.
"I've said enough about the fixtures and long ago we accepted it. No excuses for no-one - that's how everyone wants it. We have to deliver - and we will deliver.
"Usually after a game you ask a lot of questions and if you get an answer you can rest a player, but I am pretty sure I will not ask a lot of questions like 'How do you feel?".
"I will wait for some information from the medical department but we will not have a proper session (on Sunday).
"I can make a line-up when the medical department gives me an opportunity to and the players who are fit will play.
"It was very important we won against City. It would be really hard to go to Sunderland if you got nothing so we will go there and play our best."
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