- Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he has never been to a press conference like this.
- Liverpool arrived in Thailand on Sunday, one day after Manchester United.
- The two teams will play each other before heading to Australia for pre-season games.
Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, struggled not to draw a comparison while attempting to soak up the traditionally jubilant Thai greeting.
Was it like this when Manchester United arrived yesterday? He questioned.
The welcome England’s top clubs receive when they travel to the Far East is special in some way.
Some people waited for Liverpool for longer than six hours. Numerous people were awaiting outside the Bangkok Airport two hours before their flight was scheduled to land.
Liverpool arrived in Thailand on Sunday, one day after Manchester United, another Premier League competitor. The two teams square off on Tuesday before heading to Australia for preseason games.
There were well over a thousand supporters there when Klopp and his players were prepared to depart the airport and be transported into the city.
Given that it took only approximately three steps to walk from the VIP room exit to the team bus, those who were 50 yards away are unlikely to have even caught a glimpse of their idols.
Others watched Liverpool leave while standing in the center of the crowd and cheering on the remaining fans.
Prior to that, Klopp had led his team in the customary welcome ritual to honor their Thai hosts.
What a welcome 😍🇹🇭#LFCPreSeason pic.twitter.com/FCUwp4co3p
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 10, 2022
If that was tidy, the scenario quickly descended into chaos when a press conference table was put up, with chairs for Klopp, Vice-captain James Milner, and Captain Jordan Henderson.
Officials made unsuccessful attempts to clear room for questions to be asked in an organized manner but ignored the barrier that was supposed to be for reporters to remain behind. When Klopp prompted for the Manchester United parallel, they had no chance.
He said as he was given a ball, “I have never been to a news conference like this.”
“I appreciate your warm welcome. I’ve only been to Thailand twice; the first time was an hour ago while traveling to Sydney. I’m hoping this time I’ll have some time to spend in the city.”
While Klopp said there is no such thing as a friendly between Liverpool and United, Milner talked about the “energy” of the crowd.
Tuesday should have a boisterous atmosphere at the Rajamangala Stadium if today’s events give any indication.
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