‘This is definitely a subject I cannot really have a proper opinion about because I am from Germany.' Jurgen Klopp has stood by Liverpool’s decision to play the national anthem after fans booed it at last year's FA Cup final.
Liverpool fans booed the national anthem in the 1980s and during what some refer to as the managed decline of the city during the tenure of the Conservative Party-led government. Deepening those feelings were the actions of the government following the Hillsborough Stadium disaster, and many from the left-leaning city continue to feel let down by the state.
‘Just over a week ago, the Premier League contacted all home clubs and strongly suggested to mark this historic occasion across home matches this weekend and provided a list of activity for clubs to get involved in’,”‘ Liverpool said on its website. Liverpool play host to Brentford on Saturday afternoon at Anfield looking to boost their top four hopes
‘Before kickoff, players and officials will congregate around the center circle when the national anthem will be played. It is, of course, a personal choice how those at Anfield on Saturday mark this occasion and we know some supporters have strong views on it.’ Asked for his take on the club’s decision, speaking at his pre-match press conference, Klopp said: ‘This is definitely a subject I cannot really have a proper opinion about because I am from Germany. we don’t have a King or a Queen.
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