Jurgen Klopp has played down the importance of experience when challenging Man City for the Premier League title.
After a summer revamp, Liverpool – their midfield in particular – has a fresh look.
With Fabinho, James Milner, Naby Keita, Jordan Henderson and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain having departed, the Reds’ oldest midfielder who will play consistently is Alexis Mac Allister.
He is just 24 years old and new to the club. Some have questioned the decision to allow all those to leave at once, but Klopp doesn’t think it is an issue.
When asked about if experience was key to challenge Man City, Klopp said: “I don’t care about age.
Liverpool’s midfield has an average age of just 23 while Man City‘s, for example, is over 26.
Arsenal ran Man City closest last season with a midfield average age of almost 26.
What we have to do is win football games, to feel good, to build a good atmosphere in the club, all these kind of things. We have a not good year behind us and now we want a good year. It is about what is positive for us.
