Jurgen Klopp did not back down in his criticism of the Nations League on Friday, insisting that there is no space in the calendar for more competitive football. The Liverpool boss called UEFA's new tournament 'the most senseless competition in football' ahead of the recent international break. Though he believes it is a good idea, he maintained that players are in danger of burnout without getting a proper chance to rest and recover. Jurgen Klopp launched another scathing attack on the Nations League on FridayHe said ahead of Liverpool's trip to Huddersfield at the weekend: 'Do you want opera every night or every two months? The Nations League is a good idea but do it in another sport because in football there is no space for it.'

Source: Daily Mail October 19, 2018 13:07 UTC