Liverpool boss: Henrikh Mkhitaryan one of world’s most talented playersNovember 27, 2015 - 11:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Jurgen Klopp holds no doubts that Dortmund midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is one of the biggest talents in the world, the Daily Mail reports. The Liverpool manager, who arrived at Anfield early on Thursday, November 26, with his squad ahead of the Europa League clash with Bordeaux, plucked the Armenian from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013 and remains a confirmed admirer. Mkhitaryan’s agent claimed he wanted to leave the club in February and - while new boss Thomas Tuchel wants to extend his contract beyond 2017 - there remains questions as to whether he will remain in Germany. Liverpool have been linked with a move for the 26-year-old, given his links with Klopp, and Juventus have monitored his situation. Mkhitaryan came in for severe criticism last season - Dortmund struggled for much of it and were in danger of suffering relegation - but, talking in a new ebook Reading The Game centered on the 2014-15 campaign, Klopp leapt to his defense. “When it comes down to it, 99% of people would be happy to have Mkhitaryan’s problems,” he said. “There is no doubt in my mind that he is one of the most talented players in the world. He possesses an incredible combination of speed and technique. There’s very, very few you can say that about.” According to Klopp, there’s a reason why the world’s best chess players come from Armenia like Mkhitaryan: yes, other countries product chess players, but Armenia produces far more than could reasonably expect. “They’re thinkers, they’re hard workers. And if things aren’t working out, then the problem lies with you somewhere - you start to blame yourself,” the coach said. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |