Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits he is “really angry” at the potential impact of the World Cup on player welfare – and believes the competition is happening at the “wrong moment for the wrong reasons”.
The finals will be held mid-season for the first time in their 92-year history after they were switched to later this year due to concerns over summer heat in Qatar.
As a consequence, the Premier League – along with many major leagues – will shut down for more than six weeks when the competition takes place in November and December.
