Man City wouldn't be champions in same circumstances as Liverpool, claims Klopp

Liverpool ended a 30-year wait for top-flight glory in memorable fashion during the heavily disrupted 2019-20 campaign but it has been a disappointing title defence.

The Reds have been blighted by injury issues, particularly at centre-back where Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez each sustained season-ending injuries and Joel Matip has missed large chunks of the campaign.

Liverpool's struggles were highlighted by a record run of six consecutive home league defeats between January and March, leaving thoughts of Champions League football next term looking fanciful at best.

Klopp paid tribute to the character of his side and is convinced even Pep Guardiola's runaway champions would have faltered in similar circumstances.

"This year, with the amount of injuries we have had, it was not the year to become champions. No chance. For nobody," Klopp said.