When clubs compete in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League finals, they represent different countries. These are the 9 countries with the most clubs participating in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League finals since 1972.
1. Spain - Their clubs have participated in 18 UEFA Champions League and Europa League finals since 1971. They are currently facing Sevilla in the Europa League final 2022/2023. They won 2-1 against Juventus in the second leg semi-final.
2. England - They have played in 17 UEFA Champions League and Europa League finals since 1971. Manchester City won 4-0 against Real Madrid to reach the UCL 2022/2023 final. They also meet West Ham United in the 2022/2023 UEFA Conference League Final.
3. Italy - They have played 16 UEFA Champions League and Europa League finals since 1971. They met Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League and Roma in the 2022/2023 Europa League final.
4. Germany - This is the 4th country with the most UEFA Champions League and Europa League finals since 1971 with 15.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hopes recent comments made to one of his players will provide some motivation.
Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones was the subject of a high-profile joke this week but he could copy Newcastle United star Miguel Almiron and use that criticism as fuel for success. Manchester City's Jack Grealish made a malicious remark about Almiron's expenses last season, and the Magpies ace responded emphatically by playing his best ever Premier League run.
During City's open-top bus parade at the end of last season, Grealish joked that team-mate Riyad Mahrez should have been taken off in the decisive win over Aston Villa because he "played like Almiron".
The Paraguayan started life slowly at Tyneside and scored just one goal last season, but Grealish's comments seemed to burn his stomach. He has responded by scoring 11 Premier League goals this season, more than double that of his Man City counterpart.
In Jones' case, the mockery came from Newcastle striker Callum Wilson, who struggled to contain his skepticism when he learned the Liverpool youngster had scored twice against Leicester City on Monday.
Jurgen Klopp, Miguel Almiron
Jurgen Klopp could see Miguel Almiron's resurgence repeat right under his nose (Image:
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While on the Footballer's Football podcast with West Ham striker Michail Antonio, Wilson shouted:
"Oh my God! What is Curtis Jones doing too?! He didn't even score! He scored twice. Curtis Jones...two goals above everyone?!"
Jones remains in Jurgen Klopp's long-term plans, with just 10 Premier League appearances all season, but his impressive two-goal performance against the Foxes will have little effect on future prospects. his future. After sitting out the entire campaign, the 22-year-old has started nine games in a row as the Reds try to secure a top-four spot. Fans will be hoping Wilson's latest comment helps Jones get his footing. The enduring form that Almiron has shown at St James' Park this season.
Born and raised in Liverpool, Jones joined the club's academy as a young schoolboy and has only played for the Reds, making almost 100 appearances to date.
Leicester City v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Curtis Jones has tripled his total Premier League goals this season with a brace against Leicester (Image:
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His explosive form may come at the right time, as Klopp prepares to pursue a string of midfield signings during the summer transfer window. Alexis Mac Allister and Mason Mount are said to be central to the German plans, as long as the hierarchy is willing to shell out. However, Jones could still be given a lifeline as fellow midfielders Arthur Melo, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner and Naby Keita are all confirmed to be leaving Anfield at the end of the season.
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