Premier League: Jürgen Klopp commented on the topic of vaccination – ŠPORT.sk

Portal Sky Sports informed on his website that the vaccination coverage of players in the best league in the world is low. Only in 7 out of 20 clubs are most footballers fully vaccinated. The Premier League management wants to motivate the teams to improve this situation.

Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp was also asked about this issue before Sunday’s hit against Manchester City.

“I can say that 99 percent of our players are vaccinated. I didn’t have to convince anyone, it was their natural decision. I don’t remember any personal conversations with anyone about why they should be vaccinated because I’m not a doctor. What I would give, as in many other situations, is my advice, but it was not unnecessary. ” Klopp began to talk, who then talked much more and gave a glimpse into his thoughts.

“But overall, it looks like we can’t give people advice. Where did I get the knowledge that it makes sense to be vaccinated? I called doctors I’ve known for years. I asked them what I should do. This is how I usually work, when you don’t know something, you call a specialist.

He will then tell you what he would do from his point of view. That’s why I was vaccinated. I’m in an age group where it’s no longer easy and can be difficult. I was really happy when I was vaccinated, ” said the 54-year-old coach.

Jürgen Klopp

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In answer to the question, he also revealed things that bother him and that he does not understand. Specifically, he directed them to people who refused vaccinations. “I may be a little naive, but I don’t understand one hundred percent why we can’t give advice. When I say that I am vaccinated, some branches say: ‘how can you tell me to be vaccinated?’ ”

The winner of the Champions League likened this topic to driving under the influence of alcohol. “Apparently we were all in a situation where we had one or two beers and thought we could still drive. But the laws tell us it’s not allowed, so we don’t drive. This law is not to protect me after drinking two beers. It’s to protect everyone else because I’m drunk and I want to drive a car. We accept this law.

This is the same for me. I could not be vaccinated just to protect myself. I was vaccinated to protect everyone around me. I do not understand why this restriction should be at large.

Because if it is a restriction on freedom, then there is also a ban on driving under the influence of alcohol. But we accept it. But the subject of vaccination leads to situations like, ‘it’s a restriction on freedom, it’s not allowed, as you can tell me,’ ” talked about his views on the issue of an experienced coach.

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He also doesn’t understand why he can’t ask people if they could be vaccinated. “We can’t ask people if they’re vaccinated, but I can ask a taxi driver if he’s drunk. And if he replies that he won’t answer you, you can get out, no problem. When I come to the office drunk, they can send me home or fire me. But can’t we ask people if they are vaccinated? I may be naive, but I don’t understand. “

In the end, the German native also revealed more about why he decided to get vaccinated. “I was vaccinated. Yes, also because I was worried about myself, but much more about others around me. If I became infected and suffered, it was my fault. When I get infected and spread it on to others, it’s my fault and not theirs. That is how it is. Almost all players are vaccinated here. “