Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp was 9/2 to use wind as his next excuse… and he did against Everton

Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp was 9/2 to use wind as his next excuse… and he did against Everton
Jurgen Klopp seems to be working his way through a lengthy list of excuses for his teams recent slump in results.The goalless draw with Everton on Sunday was no different with the Liverpool manager using another excuse from his repertoire.2

Jurgen Klopp used the wind as an excuse against Everton

FollowingLiverpools 1-1 draw with West Hamin February, the German blamed referee Kevin Friend for his teams struggle despite the Reds benefiting from a blatant offside in the build up to their goal.And thesame result at home to Leicesterdays earlier was followed by claims that Liverpool were hindered by the snowy Anfield pitch.2

Klopp’s side were overtaken at the summit of the Premier League

SportsNation.bet had been taking bets on what his next excuse would be, with the referee priced at 3/1 while fixture congestion was 6/1 and grass length was 11/2.You could have been quids in if you had a flutter on the wind, though, as this was 9/2 to be his next excuse. Klopp suggested the weather was partly to blame for his sidedrawing with neighbours Evertonat Goodison Park.The Reds are now second in the Premier League a point behind Manchester City after failing to get the three points in a game where they missed a number of big chances.

Jrgen Klopp says the wind made life difficult for Liverpool against Everton.What do you make of this? pic.twitter.com/ixhqBVMFyV— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) March 3, 2019

He said: It was a difficult game, difficult opponent and the weather didnt help us but a good football game in general.Liverpoolhave won just one of their last four matches in all competitions and this result is a blow to their ambitions of winning a first league title in 29 years.

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