This season’s third early kick-off after a break will take place when Liverpool travels to Man City after the November international break at 12.30 p.m.
On Saturday, November 25, Liverpool will travel to see Pep Guardiola’s team. This match will take place right after the year’s final international break.
And Jurgen Klopp would be mistaken if he thought that Liverpool would be exempt since his team was chosen for the Saturday noon start following the September and October vacations.
Many people would have expected the game to start late on the same day, but Klopp’s team will have another short turnaround.
Sky Sports will carry the game live in the UK.
Klopp hasn’t been shy about expressing his opinions about the 12.30pm kickoff, which he only finds problematic when it is after an international break or right after an evening midweek match.
And he has good reason to be frustrated because, since Klopp has been in charge, Liverpool has been picked for a 12.30pm start following an international break 14 times.
Because they are from a whole different time zone, it indicates that the boys are actually not there yet. And everyone who has ever experienced jet lag may relate to how that feels.
The only thing I am requesting is assistance from all TV stations because you want the best product there and we want the best product as well. All of these things are incredibly challenging.
Last season, Liverpool had six lunchtime starts and won none, drew three and lost three. This season, they have already picked up one win and let’s hope that proves a good omen!
