Jurgen Klopp has defended Trent Alexander-Arnold after the defender’s comments claiming success means more to Liverpool than it does Manchester City.
Alexander-Arnold, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury, told Four Four Two: “Our trophies will mean more to us and our fanbase because of the situations at both clubs, financially.
“How both clubs have built their teams and the manner in which we’ve done it, probably means more to our fans.”
When asked for his thoughts about the comments made by his vice-captain, the Liverpool boss insisted there was no malice from the 25-year-old.
“He was born in Liverpool, stood on the bins [to watch training] before he played for the club,” Klopp said.
“One of our slogans which I love is ‘this means more’, and it means more to us.
“Two years ago we had a parade after winning the League Cup and the FA Cup but losing the Champions League final and the league to Manchester City, but it looked like we won all of these.
“When we feel like that, why shouldn’t we be allowed to say it? I am not interested, it’s just how he feels and I have absolutely no problem.
“You love these interviews when someone says what they think and the whole world [reacts]. It’s still allowed to think what we want.
“Nothing wrong with what Trent said in my view.”
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