Klopp says return of fans a small step in right direction

The city of Liverpool has been placed under Tier 2 COVID-19 restrictions by the government, paving the way for a limited return of fans for the first time since March.

While London clubs will also be permitted to allow fans back in small numbers next month, many Premier League clubs including Manchester United, Manchester City, Newcastle United and those in the Midlands will not as they are in Tier 3 areas.

Liverpool’s game at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday will be without fans, as the new measures come in next week. However, 2,000 fans will be permitted to attend Liverpool’s home game with Wolverhampton Wanderers next weekend.

Klopp was asked whether it would be an advantage for his title winners.

“I said before I knew which tier Liverpool would be in that’s it’s not about discussing the advantage or disadvantage of this or that,” he told a news conference.