Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has explained why he enjoys describing his team as "journey hunters".
In the matchday programme for today's Watford contest, Klopp wrrote: “During the international break, I had the opportunity to think back to the start of the season and some of the thoughts and hopes we shared.
“One of those was arriving into the situation we find ourselves in now. A situation packed with opportunity. That's what we've given ourselves. A real chance. And that's fantastic.
“I'd have to check but I'm pretty sure it was the start of the campaign when I wrote about a comment I'd heard from a supporter which I really liked. It was that the phrase 'glory hunter' can often be tagged to those drawn to following certain clubs. The point was with Liverpool it's different. It's not 'glory hunting', it's 'journey hunting'. And I think this sentiment matters more today than at any point.
“It is about the journey and we are on it. This shouldn't be twisted to suggest a specific destination either – I don't mean a specific target.
“Let's get the perspective right here. We are in three competitions right now. I'm not a person who understands betting so I'm not sure what the odds are, but I doubt very much we are favourites in any? I'm sure we are not rank outsiders either, but for certain not an outright frontrunner. That's cool.
“Also, it doesn't matter. Because it's the journey that will decide, not anyone's expectation or formula. I'm not sure if I have ever been the leader of a team who at the start of a competition was outright favourite to win it, but equally I couldn't care less. This fact has never made me fight harder to win. It wouldn't make me fight less, if the other way around."
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