Liverpool vs Wolves LIVE Commentary: Anfield prepare for Jurgen Klopp sending off as German retires: Kick-off time, team news and how to follow
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp takes charge of his final game for the club against Wolves this weekend and it is broadcast live on the talkSPORT app.
The German announced earlier this year that he was leaving Anfield after almost nine successful years, and this is his final curtain call.
Arne Slot has been lined up to replace Kloppbut before all that, Anfield will pay their respects to one of their greatest managers of all time.
It will be a heartbreaking day for all fans in attendance on Sunday, and the Reds will hope to send off the 56-year-old with a victory.
Meanwhile, Wolves He has enjoyed a great season under the former Liverpool youth coach. Gary O'Neilthat could spoil the party at his old club and end the campaign on a high note.
Liverpool vs Wolves: See you later, Klopp
In Klopp's time in LiverpoolThe German won the Premier League, Champions League and several other trophies, including the FA Cup.
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He provided some memories that will live with Reds fans forever and created some of Liverpool's greatest teams.
His final task as manager will be to achieve what none of Liverpool's last six managers have achieved in their last league game in charge of the club; come out with a victory.
Gerard Houllier started the trend in May 2004, when Rafael Benítez, Roy Hodgson, Kenny Dalglish and Brendan Rodgers failed to emerge victorious (D3, L3).
Always a cut above the rest, however, Klopp won his last league game in charge of FSV Mainz 05 (May 2008) and Borussia Dortmund (May 2015) and will be desperate to complete his own treble here.
- Liverpool have won 13 of their last 14 Premier League meetings against Wolves, with the exception of a 3-0 defeat at Molineux in February last season.
- Wolves have lost eight of their nine Premier League away games against Liverpool, with the exception of a 1-0 win in December 2010, when the Reds were managed by Roy Hodgson.
- Liverpool have not lost on any of the last 16 occasions in which they have ended their league campaign with a home game (14 wins and 2 draws), winning the last eight in a row. Their last such defeat came against Arsenal in the 1988-89 campaign, with the Gunners winning 2-0 to secure their first league title in 18 years.
Liverpool vs Wolves: team news
The Reds will be without Joel Matip due to an ACL injury, while Thiago Alcantara has endured a horrible season.
The Spaniard has had countless health problems and will not participate on Sunday.
Diogo Jota could also miss out, but Andrew Robertson is in full training.
Meanwhile, Wolves will be without Craig Dawson due to groin surgery, while Pedro Neto could be involved after overcoming a hamstring problem.
- Wolves lost eight and won just one of their nine Premier League games in MD38. Their 11% final day win rate is the lowest of any team currently in the competition, while their current losing streak in seven such matches is the longest in the history of the English top flight.
- Liverpool have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last 10 Premier League games, conceding at least twice in each of the last four. They have not conceded multiple goals in five consecutive league games since April 1999.
- Between Christmas Eve and March 9, only the current top three teams earned more Premier League points than Wolves (22 – W7 D1 L3). Since then, only Sheffield United (2) have won fewer points than Gary O'Neil's side (5), and Wolves have won just one of their last nine (D2 L6).
Liverpool vs Wolves: What has been said?
Klopp enjoyed his last away game as Liverpool manager.
After the game he said: “I enjoyed it.
“I still don't feel like it's the last time. I know it is, but I don't feel it.
“I was completely into the game, but the visiting fans were absolutely crazy.
“It's a wonderful relationship and I always try to show my appreciation.”
- Liverpool have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 10 Premier League home games. The last time they had a longer run without a clean sheet in the league at home was between January and November 1954, a run of 17 games which included relegation to the second division.
- Mo Salah will make his 250th Premier League appearance for Liverpool in this match. The Egyptian already has the second-highest combined number of goals and assists of any player in his first 250 appearances for a single club in the competition (223 – 155 goals, 68 assists), behind only Thierry Henry for Arsenal (243 – 171 goals). 72 assists).
- No Wolves player has scored more Premier League goals this season than Hwang Hee-chan (12). He gave his team the lead in the first leg against Liverpool at Molineux; The last Wolves player to score home and away against the Reds in a league campaign was John Richards in 1972-73.
Liverpool vs Wolves: date and how to follow
This Premier League match will take place on Sunday, May 18.
Kick-off at Anfield is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
talkSPORT will have live coverage through the App.
Commentary will come from Toby Gilles.
talkSPORT.com will also have a dedicated live blog keeping you going throughout the final day.
To tune in to talkSPORT via the website, Click HERE to watch the live stream.
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