Sergio Ramos: Liverpool boss Klopp 'should stick to his own business'

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has taken aim at Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, suggesting the German’s poor record in major finals means he should “stick to his own business.”

Last month, Klopp was critical of Ramos’ role in the Champions League final in May, which the Reds lost 3-1. Mo Salah had to be replaced in the first half after injuring his shoulder in a tangle with the defender, and Klopp suggested Ramos’ challenge played a part in Loris Karius’ concussion.

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“It’s not the first final (Klopp) has lost, he should stick to his own business,” Ramos said, as reported by Reuters.

“Some of us have been operating at a very high level for many years, I’m not sure he can say the same.”

Klopp’s record in finals certainly leaves something to be desired. He has won only one of seven major finals during his managerial career, with the lone win coming in the form of a DFB-Pokal triumph with Borussia Dortmund over six years ago.

With Liverpool, he finished as runner-up in the 2015-16 EFL Cup and Europa League before the defeat to Ramos’ Real at the end of last season.

Ramos was speaking ahead of his side’s UEFA Super Cup showdown with city rivals – and Europa League winners – Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.