LIVERPOOL, KOMPAS.com – Atletico Madrid coach, Diego Simeone, will most likely not shake Jurgen Klopp’s hand again after the match against Liverpool.
This gesture was reflected in Diego Simeone’s statement when attending a press conference ahead of the Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid match.
The Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid duel is the fourth match in Group B of the Champions League which will be held at Anfield Stadium on Wednesday (11/3/2021) or Thursday morning WIB.
In the first meeting at the end of last October, Liverpool managed to embarrass Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium with a thin score of 3-2.
Atletico Madrid can be said to be very unlucky in this match.
Because, Atletico Madrid had to play 10 men since the 52nd minute after Antoine Griezmann got a red card.
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Misfortune returned to Diego Simeone’s troops in the 82nd minute after the referee annulled Atletico Madrid’s penalty.
Another drama that was presented at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium involved Simeone and Klopp when the match ended.
Right after the referee blew the long whistle, Diego Simeone chose to run straight into the dressing room and without shaking hands with Klopp.
Seeing Simeone’s attitude, Klopp who was about to approach the Atletico Madrid bench could only give a thumbs up with an astonished expression.
No handshake between Simeone and Klopp as the Reds edge Atletico in a five-goal thriller! ????????
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— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 19, 2021
Regarding this attitude, Simeone has already given an explanation.
Simeone admitted that he did not like to shake the opposing coach’s hand after the match because he thought it was unhealthy.
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Because, Simeone thinks all coaches must still be very emotional after the game.
Regarding the match against Liverpool this morning, Simeone most likely will not shake Klopp’s hand again after the match.
Simeone also admitted that he did not care about the tradition of football in England which requires both coaches to shake hands after a match.
Apart from that, Simeone made sure he had great respect for Jurgen Klopp as a fellow professional coach.
“I don’t like greeting my opponent after the game. Because me and the opposing team will still be emotional,” said Simeone, quoted from the website Sports world.
“I know in England the handshake between coaches after the game has become a habit. However, I still will not do that later,” said Simeone.
“I don’t like the falsity contained in the handshake,” the Argentine -born coach said.
“I don’t know Klopp personally. However, I know Klopp is a great coach who always does a great job at every club,” said Simeone.
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In his pre-match press conference, Klopp was also asked about the possibility of shaking hands with Simeone.
Klopp this time admitted that he would not approach the Atletico Madrid bench like the first meeting.
“Now I know Simeone doesn’t like shaking hands after the game. So, it doesn’t matter. I still respect Simeone and his choices,” Klopp was quoted as saying on the website. Daily Mail.
Juergen Klopp’s Liverpool will certainly qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League if they beat Atletico Madrid in the early morning match.
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On the other hand, victory over Liverpool will only increase Atletico Madrid’s chances of qualifying for the knockout phase.
It cannot be separated from the condition of the Champions League Group B standings after matchday third.
Liverpool currently lead the Group B standings with a collection of nine points, the result of three wins.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid are now in second place in Group B, five points behind Liverpool.
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