Jurgen Klopp provides theory behind Man City selling Gabriel Jesus ahead of Liverpool clash

Jurgen Klopp has seemingly suggested that Manchester City would not sell a player to Liverpool when reflecting on Gabriel Jesus’ summer move to Arsenal.

Liverpool will host the league leaders at Anfield in the hope of getting their season back on track, with victory granting them a spot in the top 5.

Arsenal have been impressive this season, and looked particularly dominant in their 3-1 win in last weekend’s North London Derby. However, the challenge for Arteta’s team this season is going to be consistently performing at a high level if they are going to challenge for the title.

Liverpool, however, have looked far from their best so far. Picking up just 10 points from their first 8 games, Liverpool will be looking to re-invigorate their season this weekend.

Jesus has banged in five goals for Arsenal since his £45million switch from City in the summer and has been a key figure in their great start under Mikel Arteta.

Klopp is a big fan of Jesus and says his Liverpool side must figure out a way to stop him on Sunday at the Emirates. “I don’t know him on a personal basis, but I’ve always liked him as a player,” said the Reds boss.

“I know City wouldn’t have sold him to any club, but with Arsenal the distance was enough, geographically. He’s an exceptional player, you always say that. The Gabriel Jesus role at City was a nine and a winger. Last year, everybody said City had no number nine. He was still there, but he played obviously from the wing and now he can play his role.

“The third goal last night was a nice set up, so he is full of confidence, plus the quality of top-class players around him. He’s flying in this moment, that’s clear. If you’re not playing against them, It’s easy to enjoy what he’s doing. We need to make sure he stops flying for a weekend.”

These Jurgen Klopp’s comments shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters.

“To be fair he’s right on this one 🤣”
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“I know we all hate Klopps continuous whining but lets be real here he’s actually speaking facts. The board would’ve rather let Gabby rot on the bench than let him go to Chelsea or liverpool, and obviously at the time Arsenal were never considered to be a title challenger for City.”
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“He is right tbh.. we wont sell to United or Liverpool. Why everyone angry over his statement?”
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“He just kinda admitted that under the right circumstances he would’ve scooped Gabriel Jesus instead of Darwin Nuñez.”
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“Already regretting he didn’t get Jesus! but he got Suarez Regen.”
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“Nunez was his second choice then 🤔”
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