Klopp not looking forward to Christmas

Last Updated : 14-Oct-2016 by PA

The German may have been named September's manager of the month but his mood changed quickly after learning of his side's fixture changes over the Christmas period

The home match against Manchester City has been moved back to a 5.30pm kick-off on New Year's Eve ahead of a trip to Sunderland at 3pm on January 2, leaving them less than 48 hours between the two.

"Now I have seen the fixtures and I am not too happy," said Klopp.

"We have less than 48 hours between our game against Man City on December 31 and in Sunderland on the 2nd.

"Forty-eight hours is an interesting idea but less than 48 hours I cannot believe.

"I learn more and more about this league and maybe I have to ask someone if we can ask if there will be another time for us at Sunderland.

"Our job is to do everything we can to win games. I understand tradition - I would never say Boxing Day is not a good idea as I love it and I have absolutely no problem (playing then).

"But now having a match day with two days between, there should be another possibility.

"I don't know why we play Monday. Is January 2 a special day in England?"

Klopp is concerned the lack of time between the two matches leaves his side little time for recovery and he is already pre-empting the questions which he expects to field in two months' time.