​English weather puts the wind up Liverpool boss Klopp

Jurgen Klopp has admitted the English weather is frustrating his efforts to introduce free-flowing football at Liverpool.

"The English game is not faster than the German game," Klopp told Sport Bild. "Perhaps there are a few more sprints. But there is a different style of football here, partially due to the weather.

"The wind can be quite extreme in England. We are not familiar with that in Germany and you have to keep things simple.

"Stoke's first goal against Manchester United was a perfect example of extreme winds. Players who are not from the UK have to get used to the winds. I have to adapt my style as a result as well.

"Often, you are forced to keep things simple. And there are a lot more duels for the second ball here, and more duels in general. That makes the game even more intense."