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Jurgen Klopp insists he is surprised by Man Utd's negative style under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Daily Mail | January 17, 2020

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Jurgen Klopp has directed an opening barb at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer by suggesting it is 'strange' to see a team of Manchester United's quality playing in such a defensive style against his Liverpool side.

Speaking ahead of their Premier League clash this Sunday, Klopp said: 'It's strange when you play a high-quality team, which United still are and they play the way they do.'

'We had that last week with Tottenham,' he added. 'They don't only counter-attack but it's a main thing.

Jurgen Klopp has said he is surprised at how Manchester United play against Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp has said he is surprised at how Manchester United play against Liverpool
The Reds boss said a 'high quality' team shouldn't play defensively and on the counter attack
The Reds boss said a 'high quality' team shouldn't play defensively and on the counter attack
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the only manager to drop points from Klopp this term
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the only manager to drop points from Klopp this term

'Against Spurs we had 80% possession after 70 mins, that is not normal.

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