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Klopp Open to Safe Standings at Stadiums


Fri 24 Sep 2021 | 05:24 PM
Mohamed Helba

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said It is a "good moment" to consider bringing in safe standing at stadiums, says

Premier League and Championship clubs can apply to pilot safe standing areas from January 2022.

Standing in English football's top two pisions was outlawed after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which led to the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans.

"I'm pretty sure the people are now responsible enough to do it in the right way," said Klopp.

"The stadiums are completely different to the time when really sad, sad things happened.

"The construction is different, all these kind of things. I like the idea and I'm especially excited about how much better could the atmosphere be at Anfield if we have safe standing.

"I would be really surprised if it could be even better but I'm open for that so let's see."