Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp isn’t under any significant pressure at Anfield at the moment, despite the Reds’ poor form in recent weeks, claims John Barnes.
The Premier League champions have been sloppy since the turn of the year, and have won just three times in nine games since mid-December.
The Reds are now at risk of falling behind in the Premier League title race, and a defeat against West Ham today will see them drop to fifth place in the table.
Klopp has faced some criticism this season, but Barnes explained that the head coach isn’t feeling too much pressure due to the work he’s already done at the club.
The German boss delivered their first league title in 30 years while also winning the Champions League for the sixth time.
And Barnes explained that Klopp’s pressure is simply coming as a result of football being a results-driven business, and insisted that the centre-back injuries have had a big impact on results.
“Jurgen Klopp was under the most pressure in his first couple years when he wasn't winning any anything,” Barnes told BonusCodeBets, via Goal.
“But, having won the Champions League and the Premier League for the first time, I don't think he's under that much pressure.
“The frustration comes from how fickle football can be. I feel the same way, in terms of what he's done what they've won, and the fact that they’re going through five or six [bad] games.
“The situation at the back really works against the way we play.
“Anybody who knows anything about football knows that is the biggest reason [for the dip in form] – because of the injury situation.
“I've said all along that our best 11, 12, 13 players can compete with anyone.
“If we lose a couple of those players, I’m not saying we would struggle but we won't be as consistent.
“And I think his frustration is around how quickly some people have now started to question the desire or [suggest there is] complacency – which is not in Liverpool whatsoever.”
