Klopp feel for Chelsea as he slams 'Putin' as the real wrongdoer
The German has expressed his opinion on the situation, which has been provoked by the new series of sanctions resulting from the Ukraine-Russia issue.
After the penalties were levied on
Chelseaowner
Roman Abramovich
,
Jurgen Klopp
has expressed his sympathy to the club's players, staff, and fans.
In reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, the UK government blocked Abramovich's assets on Thursday, citing the Blues owner as having a strong connection with President Vladimir Putin.
Klopp spoke on the situation ahead of Liverpool's
Premier Leaguematch against Brighton this weekend, emphasizing that the blame for the situation lies with Putin and his deeds rather than Chelsea.
"There is one man who is really responsible and that’s Vladimir Putin," Klopp said in his pre-match press conference. "I don’t know about Roman Abramovich’s role in all these kind of things.
"But over the years you could guess that maybe he is pretty close. I think what the British Government did is right to be 100 percent honest.
"It is still not cool for the people at Chelsea and the supporters. I get that. But I think the things the Government did are right."
boss also discussed his friendship with Chelsea manager and fellow German Thomas Tuchel.
"Thomas and I know each other but we are not that close that we chat," he added. "Around the games, yes, but not in other moments.
"[Still], of course I feel for him and the players and all the employees at Chelsea because it’s obviously not a [nice] situation. It’s nothing they are responsible for, what happens around."
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