JURGEN KLOPP could not morally justify Liverpool splashing out on Timo Werner.
The champions-elect had looked nailed on to sign the RB Leipzig striker, who is now set to join Chelsea for £54million.
Jurgen Klopp wants Timo Werner but pulled out of the race and Chelsea swooped
But boss Klopp said: “All clubs are losing money.
“How do I discuss with the players about things like salary waivers and on the other hand buy a player for £50-60m — we’d have to explain.”
Liverpool are facing a £150m loss of revenue amid the coronavirus shutdown and decided to drop out of the race for Werner.
And this after the German hotshot, 24, had made no secret of his desire to move to Anfield.
Klopp, whose players held talks over wage deferrals in April with discussions on-going, admitted 31-goal Werner was “a great player”.
But he added: “If you want to take it seriously and run a normal business you depend on income.
“And we have no idea how much the club will earn — especially because we don’t know when we can start playing in front of spectators again.
“At the moment, without spectators, we have to pay back on season tickets and probably sell none next year. At least maybe the first 10 or 15 games. VIP areas won’t be packed and tickets won’t be sold.”
Liverpool could clinch their first title in 30 years against Everton in 13 days.
City mayor Joe Anderson performed a U-turn yesterday and now believes the derby should be played at Goodison Park rather than at a neutral
venue.
The issue will be discussed by the City Council’s Safety Advisory Group today.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
