Eddie Howe has responded to Jurgen Klopp’s recent comments surrounding Liverpool’s upcoming game against Newcastle United.
The Reds reached the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday after overcoming Benfica 6-4 on aggregate . However, Liverpool will face the prospect of a quick turnaround from the first leg of their clash with Villarreal and subsequent league game with Newcastle later this month.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp voiced his displeasure at the decision by BT Sport to make the Saturday, April 30 fixture away at Newcastle a 12:30pm kick-off, with his side due to play the first leg of their semi-final tie on Wednesday, April 27. Having heard what the German coach had to say, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe understood Klopp ’s frustrations but believes Liverpool may have to “bite the bullet”, in terms of the kick-off times.