Jürgen Klopp denies title nerves and tells Liverpool fans to ‘fasten seatbelts’

• ‘I knew this would be a really tough race,’ says Klopp
• Liverpool face Bournemouth at Anfield on Saturday

Jürgen Klopp has told Liverpool fans to “fasten the seatbelts” and enjoy a title race he believes will go to the final day as he denied nerves are afflicting the team’s performances.

The Liverpool manager admits he expected better against West Ham and Leicester, and internal criticism was severe following the two draws that helped Manchester City move top of the table. But Klopp flatly rejected suggestions the pressure of pursuing Liverpool’s first league title in 29 years has got to him and his players.

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from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2SEqvOO