The Borussia Dortmund manager is confident that his side has a great chance of beating Ajax Amsterdam in the UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday.
The German champions have been drawn in the ‘Group of Death’ with the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City and Ajax Amsterdam. The Black Yellows kick start the proceedings to the Champions League at home when they take on the
Dutch giants on Tuesday, September 18.
Jurgen Klopp is optimistic that his side can start the European competition with a win in the first game. He claimed that the players are well aware of the mistakes they made last year and is keen to start off with all three points
at home.
The manager admitted that it will be a brilliant game as the opposition also has some extremely talented players in their ranks. He warned his side against any complacency and insisted that the side cannot afford any mishaps at
this stage of the competition.
“This is a fantastic story, this group. It is one which gives us anticipation, goose bumps and jittery nerves. It is going to be a fantastic game in an extraordinary atmosphere. Ajax are a great side, they play football and are
technically strong,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
On the other hand, Ajax boss Frank de Boer stated that his side has also learned from the experiences from last season and wants the team to play with a lot more confidence and maturity this time around. He stated that the side
played well last term also, but lost out due to their own mistakes against the likes of Real Madrid.
“We played well against Real Madrid last year, but after carelessly losing possession, the ball was in the back of our net. Hopefully we have learned from that because not all of us have experience in the Champions League,” the
Dutchman concluded.
Real Madrid will host Manchester City in the other Group D fixture at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday. The two sides are expected to win the group, but Dortmund and Ajax also stand a chance, given the potential have in their ranks.
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