Klopp: EL Exit Could Help United

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool currently have no Premier League advantage in being out of Europe, but admits Manchester United could benefit from an early exit from the Europa League.

The German does not believe Liverpool's lack of continental competition gives them any benefit over their domestic rivals and queried whether Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is asked such questions, with the Blues also having no fixtures in Europe this season.

Klopp also suggested that Jose Mourinho and United may soon be in a similar position after their 2-1 Europa League defeat at Fenerbahce saw them slip to third in Group A.

"What is an advantage? It's only our situation, nothing else," Klopp said ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash at home to Watford on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1.

"When I was in Europe, I never thought 'this is too much'. We just have to show that we use the extra time for training.

"Do you ask Antonio Conte about this every week? Maybe Man United will have it from January. Maybe ask them. Maybe it's not a positive thing [losing] and then from January, it's very positive not being in Europe any more."

United host second-placed Feyenoord on November 24 before travelling to face Zorya Luhansk on December 8.

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