Caoimhin Kelleher has aimed a pointed response at Liverpool’s critics, as former Reds goalkeeper Sander Westerveld said the tragedy involving Diogo Jota has made this season “very difficult” for those around the club.
Kelleher insisted the noise from outside has been over the top, defending the group and the work being done behind the scenes. The Liverpool goalkeeper made it clear the squad have remained focused despite the scrutiny that has followed the team this year.
Westerveld, speaking about the wider situation at Anfield, said the Jota tragedy has had a heavy impact. He described the campaign as “very difficult”, underlining how events away from the pitch can affect a squad, even at the highest level.
The comments come amid ongoing debate about Liverpool’s form and the pressure on the players, with Kelleher pushing back against what he sees as unfair judgement. Westerveld’s remarks added context to the mood around the club, pointing to the human side of a season that has been tested by circumstances beyond football.
