Jurgen Klopp

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Liverpool 0-1 Real Madrid: Jurgen Klopp vows Reds will come again after Champions League final loss

Yes, the core of this book is about Klopp’s strong values, it's about his work ethic, his natural charisma, his clear conscious between what's right and what's wrong. One single passage in the book perfectly describes this philosophy: “But unlike Bill Shankly, Klopp has never believed that sport is everything. It can’t be. ‘If life would be judged at the end, and you stood at that door, and somebody asked you “Did you win something or not?” that would be really strange. But: “Did you try everything to improve the place you’ve been in, the house you lived in, the mood, the love?” “Yes, I tried, every day.” “Then come in.” And all the other guys, who won ignoring all the rules, all the laws – I think they have to use another door. I didn’t do that much in my life. But when we won it felt incredible (because) we always won it in the right way. You have to be patient. You have to work harder than others. You have to try, over a long period. Then you have a chance.’” Towards the end, it becomes a difficult read and feels a bit like a rushed essay. There are a fair few typos. the opening five chapters is where this story really shines offering a window into Klopps early life and hihglighting his most important influences.

Even my husband (who is a Liverpool fan) was surprised to know that I read this book on Klopp. I was a bit disappointed when I read at the beginning where the writer mentions that this book is not about Klopp's life but it's about his journey as a football player and then a manager. I found it fascinating how his Dortmund team lost some of their drive after 6 years of his management, not dissimilar to what Liverpool are experiencing now. 2021/22 will be a fascinating year as to whether Liverpool can regain their oomph as neither Mainz nor Dortmund managed it after losing their mojo. This said, as a Liverpool fan, I can "see where he's going" with his selections, formations and applied strategy after gaining a greater understanding of the 'geggenpressen' philosophy and how this would translate into a pitch in England.

And he's also good at protecting his players: “The Liverpool boss also reminded his men again about the pact he had made with them shortly after coming into the job in October 2015. ‘When you win, it’s down to you and when you lose, it’s down to me,’ he had told them in a bid to ease unspoken concerns about the new, complex and very demanding playing style.” Losing the Champions League is a disappointing season," Richards said. "Liverpool have been incredible but you look at winners, we are talking about the league being special and then the Champions League. It’s also fascinated me how a manager’s character can shape the neutral fan’s perception of a football team. Under previous Liverpool managers (especially Houlier) I found Liverpool quite dis-likable and certainly not a team I would root for. Yet under Klopp its hard not to have a soft spot for the free-flowing Liverpool team that plays in a manner The Monday Night Club discuss whether Jude Bellingham is England's best talent since Paul Gascoigne, after he was named best young player at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony. Whilst not in his own words this book is an interesting insight into Klopp and gives you a good overview of his career prior to joining Liverpool.Esmalt üllatas mind, et eesti keelde tõlkis selle Aet Süvari. Tõlge oli isenesest üpris hea ja lugemine meeldiv. Peatükkide järjestus mulle ei sobinud. Pidev tõmblemine Liverpool - Dortmund- Mainz liinil tegi üldpildi jälgimise asjatult keerukaks. Oleks eelistanud kronoloogilist lähenemist. As a biography Elmar Neveling has documented Klopp's early life, his football development and professional playing career culminating at Mainz under influential manager Wolfgang Frank. It then documents his managerial successes, first with Mainz and then with Borussia Dortmund.