🚨Jürgen Klopp on Japan’s dominant 4–0 victory over Tunisia at the World Cup:
🗣️ “Right now, we need to start asking ourselves the real question: are Japan really underdogs anymore?
“After what they’ve shown in their first two matches, I don’t think so. They’ve been a handful for every opponent they’ve faced.
“People need to stop looking down on Japan. I’ve had the opportunity to work with Japanese players, and I can tell you they bring incredible discipline, intensity, and professionalism.
“In my opinion, they pose a bigger threat at this World Cup than many of the traditional favourites. Teams like Argentina, Portugal, France, and others will know they are in for a very difficult game if they face Japan.
“This tournament should be a reminder that football is not about reputation—it’s about performances. And right now, Japan are performing at an exceptionally high level.
“A 4–0 win at the World Cup doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because you have a clear identity, a strong structure, and players who fully believe in what they are doing.
“What I love most about this Japan team is their intensity. They play with courage, they press together, they defend together, and they attack with real purpose.
“The scary thing is they never stop. At 3–0, at 4–0, they keep running, keep pressing, and keep looking for more. That is the mentality of a team that believes it can achieve something special.
“This World Cup should finally show everyone that Japan deserve far more respect on the football map.
“Any team drawn against Japan in the next round will not be happy. They will be asking themselves one question: how do we stop them?”
{@talksport}