Jurgen Klopp: It took me one day to get over Liverpool quadruple blow

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted that it only took him one day to bounce back from his team's failure to win the quadruple last season.

With the League Cup and FA Cup safely in the bag, Liverpool's form had picked up impressive momentum were closing in on a remarkable quadruple of trophies.

But a double disappointment was on the way when, first up, they were pipped to the Premier League title by Manchester City on the final day of the campaign, as they finished just one point behind Pep Guardiola's side.

Then, less than a week later, the Merseyside club were beaten 1-0 by Real Madrid in the Champions League final, when Los Blancos goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois produced a world-class performance to keep the Reds at bay.

But Klopp, speaking before Liverpool's Community Shield clash with City on Saturday, claims he got over the disappointment within 24 hours.

“It took me a day and then we had a parade in Liverpool and I was fine with everything,” said the German coach.

“We knew, obviously, it was close. When you’re unlucky in moments these kind of things [happen]. It’s sport and we accept the rules.

“One point more is enough after 38 matchdays, and one goal more is enough in a football game. We accept that too, so it didn’t take me long.

MANAGER: Jurgen Klopp – 9. A year ago the manager looked a broken man. Personal and professional problems made 2020/21 a difficult campaign. Last season he recovered his bounce and his deployment of the squad while competing on four fronts was superb. The added bonus for the Kop is he has extended his contract until 2026. A triumph of a year, even if the two biggest trophies got away from him. Getty Images

“What was my conclusion of the last season? I don’t think it makes too much