“Usually football matches are the most important thing for us,” explained Jurgen Klopp in his pre-match press conference in Thailand.
“But in this specific case, it’s really more for the people. We have 37 players – all generations here – and we have to use all of them.
“The boys who were on international duty in the summer only arrived today pretty much. They cannot play too long but we will try to give them a few minutes as well.”
The Liverpool boss was then quizzed about his opponents and he said: “Manchester United. New manager. Trained a little bit longer than us.
![[FILE] Liverpool’s Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah (L) runs with the ball as Arsenal’s Brazilian defender Gabriel closes in during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)](https://www.afriupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/000_97B779-scaled-e1703231851386-120x86.jpg "Liverpool host Arsenal in battle for Premier League Christmas No. 1 1")
“Not sure, but might be in a better situation in the moment. We see it as an important test because it’s against United – and we don’t play friendlies!”
The Red Devils do have their work cut out as all eyes will be on Erik ten Hag. It’s not easy to face one of our most bitter rivals in the first game but if anybody can do it, it’s Ten Hag.
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