This archive report was first published on 26 June 2020.
On a night that would decide the fate of their 2019-20 Premier League title, Liverpool's players gathered to watch Chelsea take on Manchester City. The Reds' victory would mathematically ensure their championship win, and the team's manager, Jürgen Klopp, made sure they were all together to share in the moment.
"There was no alternative," Klopp told LFCTV. "This morning we thought about it, shall we do something. We thought maybe not compulsory but I said, no, everybody has to be there. I know some will stay home and watch it alone and will regret it."
It was a momentous occasion for the team, who had come a long way since their near-administration in 2011. The club's last league title was won 30 years ago, and the players had worked tirelessly to achieve this moment. With 86 points and seven games still to be played, they were on the cusp of history.
"I hope you feel it," Klopp added. "It is for so many people. Kenny Dalglish and Graeme Sourness spoke to me and they were very positive about us but it's thanks to them because this club is built on what they did."
The team's captain, Jordan Henderson, had been with the club for nine years, and the players were grateful for the opportunity to be part of this momentous occasion. As Klopp said, "The boys love being part of this club, they love being part of the story of this club and the history. It is so nice how we learned to deal with this history, how we learned to use this history the last two years. It is just amazing."
