Georginio Wijnaldum sends message to Jurgen Klopp ahead of Liverpool FC v Tottenham
Georginio Wijnaldum admits that he would be disappointed not to start Liverpool FC's Champions League final clash against Tottenham
Georginio Wijnaldum has admitted that he would be disappointed not to start Liverpool FC’s Champions League final showdown with Tottenham on Saturday.
The Netherlands international was left out of the starting line-up for the Reds’ thrilling 4-3 win over FC Barcelona in the semi-finals of the competition.
Wijnaldum came on at half-time during the clash and scored two goals to help the Reds secure a dramatic victory and book their spot in the Champions League final for the second season running.
It remains to be seen whether Wijnaldum will indeed start Saturday’s clash in Madrid against Spurs, but the 28-year-old has revealed that he feels he has done enough to merit a starting spot.
Speaking in an interview quoted by Sky Sports, Wijnaldum said: “There is no guarantee that you will play but we will see.
“I was angry (to not start against Barcelona) but I think that is normal. It’s a bad sign if you are happy to sit on the bench. (The expectation being) if you come back from an injury and you are coming back step-by-step.
“I just want to play as much as possible, especially in a game like (the final). I think everyone would be disappointed if they don’t play.
“I was disappointed but in the end you play as a team.
“We have a team which supports each other, you do your job and try to help the team win games.
“When I came in I gave it my all and then we will see what will happen.”
The 28-year-old has been a regular fixture in the Liverpool FC team this season, scoring three goals in 35 Premier League appearances for the Reds.
Wijnaldum has also netted two goals in 11 games in the Champions League to help the Reds reach the final for the second season running.
The Merseyside outfit ended up losing last year’s final 3-1 to Real Madrid to leave them still searching for their first major trophy under Jurgen Klopp.
