Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp explicitly prohibit players to touch the plate legendary This Is Anfield, which stands in the tunnel of the stadium and is visible from both teams exit to the field.
The decision of the German was met with mixed feelings by fans of the team, but Klopp revealed the reason for his decision this.
"I told the players not to touch the sign until you do not win a trophy. This is a sign of respect, "said Jürgen Klopp.
Sign This Is Anfield e placed on the idea of the legendary manager of "red" Bill Shankly "to startle" opposing players out on the field and bring luck to the players in red jerseys. Tradition dictated the sign to be touched by any of the players at Liverpool before the first whistle but it was interrupted by new coach Jürgen Klopp team.
The players of Liverpool, however, have an excellent chance again to win the right to touch the mark if they can win the Europa League. "Liverpool" qualified for the semifinals of the competition, removing an impressive former club Klopp - Borussia Dortmund. In the next phase Liverpool will compete with Spanish Villarreal.
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