'It's not enjoyable' - Jurgen Klopp explains what he won't miss about Liverpool before final derby
The farewell lap for Jurgen Klopp has now turned the final corner and is heading towards the finishing straight. And while there are only two home games remaining, one other assignment in the city now looms large for the Liverpool boss.
That comes at Goodison this evening when Klopp takes charge of his 19th and final Merseyside derby with both the Reds and Everton in need of three points for vastly contrasting reasons.
For Liverpool, there is the desire to keep pace with both Manchester City and Arsenal as the Premier League title race reaches a thrilling conclusion. And on the other side of Stanley Park, victory would arguably banish any lingering fears of relegation after yet another season hovering above the drop zone.
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Klopp can boast an impressive record against Everton, having lost only one of his previous 18 derbies as Liverpool manager, the 2-0 Anfield reverse behind closed doors in February 2021 to a visiting side helmed by Carlo Ancelotti. His record at Goodison has seen two wins - the most recent a 4-1 romp in December 2021 - and five draws.
But when the German packs his bags and bids farewell to Merseyside next month, the scraps to claim local bragging rights will not be among the things he misses too much.
"Around the derby is just pressure," he says. "The pressure is higher so why should the joy be higher? You win it, great, but why should I miss the pressure around it? This time, when you're really playing for something, that's the pressure. But when you are both not in a great moment, it's the one game you have to win, definitely. That
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