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​Liverpool boss Klopp fumes over Christmas schedule

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is unhappy with his side's potential Christmas schedule.

It would be the first top-flight game for 22 years to be held on 24 December.

"If the supporters want to see a game on Christmas Eve then probably the television broadcaster will find a way to deliver it," Klopp said.

"If we play on December 24th I am not sure we can fight against it."

The Premier League are set to release the televised fixtures for the Christmas period in the week beginning 16 October.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Klopp added: "Sky has to make a decision if they really want to bring supporters on to the streets that night.

"For us, we are used to it. It is not a normal time and if we don't play on the 24th, we'll play the 25th or 26th. But it is still Christmas for our families.

"Just think of all the other people involved who have to go there. Maybe we will play without the media - that would be nice, just one camera.

"I really cannot imagine that anyone wants to watch football on that night."

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