Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp reveals his shock at Brexit decision

JURGEN KLOPP got the UK’s Brexit decision mixed up with England’s exit from the Euros, the Liverpool manager has revealed.

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Jurgen Klopp was stunned that the UK voted for Brexit

The Reds are currently fighting their own battle to stay in Europe - namely the Champions League.

Liverpool drew 1-1 away to Spartak Moscow on Tuesday, meaning they have just two points from their opening two games. 

Within a chapter in his latest book, “On The Brink”, Klopp said: “It was last summer. I was on holiday. I woke up in the morning. 

“The European Championships were being played in France. We had friends in the house. 

“I walked into the kitchen and someone said, ‘England is out.’ I thought, ‘Good, our boys will be back earlier for pre-season…’

"In this moment, I had forgotten that England did not have a game. It was a one second reaction. Suddenly, 'What?' I couldn’t understand.

"Of course, everyone has the right to make a decision: left or right, that’s the way it is. 

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Jurgen Klopp is trying to guide Liverpool through the Champions League group stage

“But is 51% really enough to make an important decision, especially when only something like 70% of the population voted? Why did the remaining 30% not vote?

"For me, it’s a misunderstanding of democracy. 

"But, what I will say also is I’m really happy to be here at this moment of my life because I can see both sides. 

"I can see that the EU has not done a perfect job but I have always thought if you try to do things together you are stronger. 

“If you do it alone, I’m not sure what happens.”

A new survey published today claims that the Liverpool manager is well in tune with the Liverpool FC fanbase. 

Reds fans are second most pro-EU supporters in the Premier League, while Everton’s were the second most fervent in backing Brexit.

Klopp vents fury at Liverpool players during Spartak draw

Klopp has found himself under pressure in recent weeks as his Liverpool side continue to dominate games but fail to win as many as they should.

That subject of performance against results is one he talks in detail about in “On the Brink”.

"The result in England, of course, this comes above everything,” Klopp said. 

“Nobody cares about how you play and instead they prefer to see the three points – a clean sheet and all that stuff. 

“You can play really well but nobody is interested if you don’t get the result you deserve.

"All I do know for certain is, I love being in a region where everything smells like football. I love it. 

“I know there are much more important things in life but when you have the imagination and dreams of the fans, you have passion and hope.”

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