Jürgen Klopp

[Exiled_red]

On the Sakho point, did any of you listen to the Anfield Wrap interview with Damian Hughes where they discussed how managers build a culture at a club and it's important to not compromise that culture for players, no matter how good they are?

They used the example of Ibrahimovic at Barcelona and how once they knew he would not fit into Guardiola's desired cultural fit, they had no choice but to move him on, at a huge financial loss as well as reputational one.

If Sakho was toxic to what Klopp wanted to build (and whether you agree or not with what that culture is is irrelevant - the manager sets it and must back it all the way) then it seems regardless of short term pain, there was no option but to bomb him out.

Give it a listen it, was a really interesting show:

https://www.theanfieldwrap.com/2017/02/free-podcast-jurgen-klopps-thinking-games/

(It was a free podcast not behind their paywall)

I completely agree with the idea that you do need to build the culture and avoid/get rid of the toxic players. However as a manager, if you get rid of a good player who has a toxic attitude you need to ensure that you replace that player adequately or you open yourself up to critisism from outsiders who don't see or understand the situation, and we clearly haven't done that.

Our defence has been poor which has raised the Sakho issue again had we bought a better centre back no-one would be talking about it.

[Yozza]

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss 'not a clown' and won't ignore inconsistent form

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39155615

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he is "not a clown" and will not ignore the problems his side face, having won just once in the Premier League this year.

The Reds, who lost 3-1 at champions Leicester on Monday, can move above Arsenal into the top four if they beat them on Saturday, kick-off 17:30 GMT.

Klopp's side won the reverse fixture 4-3 on the opening day of the season, which he says gives his side optimism.

"I am not always laughing like crazy. I am a normal person," said the German.

"We have this lack of consistency, we cannot ignore it. I am not a clown - even though a few people think I am.

"It is not about laughing the whole week and ignoring the problems you have."

Captain Jordan Henderson is out with a foot injury, but Klopp believes other players are taking responsibility on the pitch.

The former Borussia Dortmund boss also dismissed the suggestion his side need to be more physical.

"I think we are usually clean - not ugly challenges - but physical," he said. "Sometimes you need tactical fouls but being harder than allowed, I don't think it makes sense.

"I never force my players to make fouls. We are always a pretty fair team as even in a challenge we want to keep the ball and not break a leg.

"Being physical means being ready to hurt yourself not the other player."

[baitman]

is this his?

[Slinky Skills]

is this his?

No chance ha ha!!

[Kenneth]

He drives a vauxhall insignia still i think. He has a personal sponsor thing for opel.

[Bender]

Doubt very much he'd want a personel number plate let alone the attention,and as Kenneth said he has a deal with Vauxhall/Opel

[Slinky Skills]

As if he's driving round in a ****ing Vauxhall ha ha!!

[red g]

As if he's driving round in a ****ing Vauxhall ha ha!!

Drives an Insignia

[Slinky Skills]

Drives an Insignia

[Kenneth]

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.carkeys.co.uk/news/jurgen-klopp-commits-his-future-to-vauxhall.amp

[brightred]

I wouldn't say no to an Insignia

[Daniel 7]

Its true, he does. Its parked up in the Centenary Stand car park towards the Anfield Road end every game. Dark silver, like the pic above.

[Darkon]

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/klopps-quick-century-proves-liverpool-12719947

Klopp the 3rd quickest manager to get 100 points in the league for us. Took him 57 games only outdone by Dalglish in 48 and Ashworth in 56. Equals Paisly and Fagan

[Alex]

We are also 1 win away from the same amount of wins we had last season. Its progess, just slow and crunching at the moment.

[Fosterbloke]

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport...rpool-12719947

Klopp the 3rd quickest manager to get 100 points in the league for us. Took him 57 games only outdone by Dalglish in 48 and Ashworth in 56. Equals Paisly and Fagan

Yeah but his record is no better than Rodgers apparently...