On the first day of the year (1), Liverpool beat Newcastle 4-2, they are the isolated leaders of the Premier League, but Jürgen Klopp almost left Anfield very upset.
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This is because the coach appeared in a curious scene after the final whistle. While celebrating the victory with the fans, he lost his ring on the pitch. An incessant search began, and the German found an unlikely hero: the cameraman.
With that, Klopp realized that the ring was lost, he started looking at the ground. He immediately asked a nearby Anfield employee for help.
After a few seconds, the game broadcast cameraman, who was following everything closely, called the coach and pointed to the place where the valuable ring was.
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The German coach didn’t hesitate to smile broadly and kiss the ring in front of the camera. In an interview with beIN Sports channel after the match, he recalled the moment and thanked the cinema reporter.
“Now it’s back here. I’m not much for jewelry, but this is the ring I can’t live without. And the cameraman who found it is my hero. You’re my New Year’s hero, 2024! And from now on, if you want to show my whole face (in the images), feel free”, joked Klopp.
With this, Liverpool reached 45 points and is the isolated leader of the Premier League, with a three-point advantage over Aston Villa, in second place. The team returns to the field next Sunday, in a derby against Arsenal, in the third phase of the FA Cup.