Klopp Says 'Shame' Gerrard Can't Play In Premier League Title Climax
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The involvement of Liverpool great Gerrard, now Villa manager, adds spice to the drama -- the former midfielder never won the league title in his trophy-laden career at Anfield.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he wished Steven Gerrard were playing instead of in the dugout for Aston Villa's match against Manchester City on the final day of the Premier League season. Pep Guardiola's City have a one-point lead over Liverpool heading into Sunday's finale. The Reds have to beat Wolves at home and hope City slip up against Villa to lift the trophy.
The involvement of Liverpool great Gerrard, now Villa manager, adds spice to the drama -- the former midfielder never won the league title in his trophy-laden career at Anfield.
"I can understand these kind of situations only by thinking myself in that role," Klopp said at his pre-match press conference on Friday.
"If I would play a game and could help (former clubs) Dortmund or could help Mainz, it would make for me extra motivation. But I don't play. And Stevie doesn't play – that's a shame.
"Much more a shame that Stevie is not playing than I'm not playing. Of course, we are all human beings and have these kind of things but Stevie will take it 100 percent serious, I'm sure, without me calling him or whatever.
