The newly crowned EPL champions were knocked out of Europe before the coronavirus break, as they were beaten home and away from Atletico Madrid in the Round of 16.
However, Liverpool put their disappointing European title defence behind them by winning their first EPL title in over 30 years, as they did so with seven games to spare.
As transcribed Metro, Klopp tipped Manchester City and Bayern Munich for European glory as the Champions League looks set to resume next month.
Liverpool were given a rude awakening in their first game as EPL champions. The Reds travelled to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City, as they received a guard of honour before kickoff by Pep Guardiola’s side.
EPL giants Manchester City have so much quality, says Klopp
However, that was the niceties ended, as the newly crowned EPL champions suffered a comprehensive 4-0 defeat. Klopp dismissed claims that his team did not show enough fight and congratulated City for the result.
Later, the German also admitted that teams need a bit of luck to win the Champions League, a trophy that is widely regarded as the most coveted prize in world football.
With six EPL games left to play, Liverpool have plenty of records in sight between now and the end of the season.
The Reds have dropped points in just four games so far and are well on course to beating Manchester City’s record EPL points haul of 100 from the 2017-18 season.
The Merseyside outfit return to Anfield this weekend for the first time since being crowned champions, as they prepare to take on relegation strugglers Aston Villa.
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