Jurgen Klopp slams Anfield atmosphere during Liverpool vs West Ham | OneFootball

Liverpool secured their passage into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with a resounding 5-1 win over West Ham United, though boss Jürgen Klopp had some choice words to say about the Anfield supporters, claiming he was ‘not overly happy’ with the atmosphere, all while urging a reaction when they welcome fellow title challengers Arsenal on Saturday.

In their bid for silverware this season, the Reds put in a vintage performance with Jarrod Bowen scoring what turned out to be a consolation goal for the visitors in the 77th minute. Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring with a long-range strike which left Alphonse Areola rooted to the spot.

Curtis Jones then made it two for Klopp’s outfit just before the hour mark before Cody Gakpo compiled more misery by making it 3-0 with 20 minutes left to play. With the game seemingly dead and buried, Bowen popped up with a well-taken finish for West Ham’s first on-target attempt all game. Goals in quick succession from Mohamed Salah and Jones in the 82nd and 84th minute, respectively, put the game to bed and now the Merseyside-based side will go head-to-head with Fulham in the semi-finals.

And while you’d think that their impressive display would put head coach Klopp in a good mood, the German tactician was eager to have his feelings known about the subpar Anfield atmosphere, pleading with fans to ‘give your ticket to somebody else’ if they are not up to the challenge of geeing up his side.

Klopp pleads with Anfield fans for better atmosphere

The boss was displeased with the support despite advancing

After producing one of their most complete performances over the course of the season and, by doing so, propelling them into the semi-finals of an all-important cup competition that is there for the taking, Klopp couldn’t help but have his say ahead of a pivotal visit from table-topping Arsenal.

The former Borussia Dortmund boss, in the first half, could be seen trying to energise fans in the Main Stand with growing concerns over the prospect of travelling to their famous stomping ground. With 57,332 supporters in attendance to watch them enter the last four of the competition, he suggested that Liverpool’s ‘really exceptional’ display warranted a fiercer, better atmosphere.

Gary Neville blasts Anfield atmosphere after Man Utd draw

Neville: ‘It’s the quietest crowd I’ve seen in this game’

Albeit of a Manchester United persuasion, ex-defender Gary Neville is typically full of compliments for the raucous nature of their arch-rivals' home ground – but that was not the case after his former side managed to snare a draw in a domestic outing on Sunday 17 December, one which many thought would end in disaster for Erik ten Hag and his side.

Strangely, the poor atmosphere alluded to by the Sky Sports pundit coincided with the expansion of the Anfield Road Stand, which took their attendance to a high of 57,518. But despite the increase in bodies, Neville claimed it was ‘the quietest crowd’ he had seen during a game between the two Premier League behemoths in his post-match rundown with Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane and Daniel Sturridge.

Klopp and, more importantly, those in attendance will have a crucial part to play as Liverpool welcome Arsenal to Merseyside on Saturday 23 December. An all-important top-of-the-table clash, neither side will be willing to lie down and wilt – and Klopp will be hoping that Anfield is back to its usual standards.