Klopp likens players who refuse coronavirus vaccine to 'drink drivers'

Concerns have been raised about the amount of players currently vaccinated among Premier League clubs, with fewer than half jabbed at most clubs.

The Premier League revealed this week that just seven of the 20 clubs have 50 per cent or more of their players fully vaccinated.

Liverpool boss Klopp offered withering criticism of those who refused to get jabbed.

"I don't understand why that is a limitation of freedom," he said. "Because if it is, then not being allowed to drink and drive is a limitation of freedom as well - but we accept that.

"I got the vaccination because I was concerned about myself but even more so for everyone else around me.

"If I get it and suffer - my fault. If I get it and spread it around to everyone else - my fault and not their fault."

He added: "Where did I get the knowledge from that I think it makes sense to get the vaccination? I called doctors who I've known for years.

"Most specialists tell us the vaccination is the solution for the situation in this moment."

Klopp also confirmed that '99 per cent' of players at Liverpool have had the vaccine, a stark contrast to other clubs around the league.

"I think we can say we have 99% vaccinated," added Klopp. "I didn't have to convince the players, it was more a natural decision from the team.

"I can't remember really talking to a player and convincing him why he should because I'm not a doctor.

"What I would give, like in a lot of other situations, would be my advice - but it was not necessary."