Jurgen Klopp defends Trent Alexander-Arnold after his dig at Man City irks Erling Haaland

Jurgen Klopp has no problem with Trent Alexander-Arnold's comments that trophies mean more to Liverpool than Manchester City.

The Reds defender spoke out this week and suggested that due to financial differences between the two clubs, Success and silverware mean more on Merseyside.

Man City have dominated football after winning the treble last season and winning five of the last six Premier League titles.

Those comments seemed to irritate Erling Haaland, who responded with a cheeky mockery about his hat-trick, but according to Klopp, there is no problem with the defender speaking from the heart.

In his press conference, Klopp said: “Some people told me what I should say (laughs). I'm not sure how often we have to say at this club how often we respect City.

“Pep is the best coach in the world. I have a good life without being even close to that, incredible players, the best number 9, De Bruyne will go down in history with Steven Gerrard, imagine that conversation!

“Phil Foden, the best English player. Trent understands this, but he is a Liverpool fan, he stood on the sides before the pitch.

“Our motto 'This means more' means it means more to us. Two years ago, we had a parade after losing the Champions League the night before and the Premier League.

“Tell me, a city that would do this where it looks like we win? This club is special to us. So if we feel it, why not say it?

“I'm not really interested (in outside opinions). It's what he feels. They told me that. I'm pretty sure he showed complete respect too.

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“Man City is the most successful in years and maybe in Europe. A ridiculous record. It means a lot to its people, I'm sure. Maybe for us it's because we don't win as many.

“It's not like we won five and then six and the fifth was better. That's all. You love these interviews when someone says what they think and the whole world (reacts).

“We can still think what we want. In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with what Trent said.”

Asked what role Anfield could play in Sunday's clash against Manchester City, Klopp said: “Anfield has occasionally been an influence on a game. Come on!

“The atmosphere that our people can create, can I say it's second to none or do people get offended by that?

“It's good, huge, energizing. These are games you want to play, watch. Anfield for us is a huge, huge factor. The people (will help us).”