Sentences with phrase «as klopp»

A number of their star performers — the line - up was littered with them, as Klopp named an unchanged team for the first time as Liverpool manager — failed to deliver, but the verdict was out once again for one man in particular.

In his second campaign, Ilkay helped Dortmund reach the Champions League final at Wembley, scoring his side's only goal from the penalty spot as Klopp's men lost 2 - 1 to Bayern Munich.

They need to run intensely while at the same time remaining cool, as Klopp himself would no doubt put it.

Liverpool new boy Mohamed Salah is expected to make his competitive debut for the Anfield outfit tomorrow as Klopp looks to cope without Coutinho, but you can flip a coin on whether or not Andy Robertson will be given the same honour as the Scotsman competes with the likes of James Milner and Alberto Moreno for a spot on the flank.

Spartak had held the Reds to a draw in Moscow but were blown away on Merseyside as Klopp once again unleashed Coutinho, Salah, Firmino and Mane from the start.

Recruiting a centre - forward isn't on the agenda as Klopp is happy with the cover he's got for first choice No. 9 Roberto Firmino.

And as Klopp attests, interest from Europe's top clubs can be seen as a positive, with Coutinho clearly of the standard required for Liverpool to progress

As Klopp himself said in a recent interview with BBC Football Focus, «I love that in football you can't buy success.

Moreno's time at Anfield was up last summer as Klopp bought Scottish left - back Andy Robertson for # 10 million.

Daniel Sturridge, Lucas, Alberto Moreno, Adam Bogdan and potentially Simon Mignolet or Loris Karius could be outgoings in the summer as Klopp looks to strengthen for European football.

Mane was atypically guilty of poor decision - making, and as Klopp reflected afterwards: «Only one team tried for over 95 minutes to win it.

John Terry aside, the pass accuracy of the opposition players was all below 85 %, as Klopp's famed pressing gave them little time to think.

Roberto Firmino leveled and then won the penalty as Swansea struggled to match Liverpool in a game that was increasingly one - sided and ran out of energy as Klopp's team pressed for a winner.

Zielinski has been included in Poland's final Euro 2016 squad and it remains to be seen if a deal can be done before the tournament in France begins, and Liverpool could face an anxious wait as Klopp bids to strengthen his side over the summer.

«As far as Klopp is concerned, it is not because he isn't good — he quite clearly is — but rather because there is no way they could ever coax him away from Liverpool.»

There are quite a few issues for them to fix, especially as Klopp looks limited on options in his side.

While managers such as Klopp, Pochettino, Conte and even Eddie Howe have built momentum based on intensity, pace, movement and pressing, West Ham fumble and stumble around haphazardly hoping that they might eventually get a free kick close enough to goal.

Sources have told me that Liverpool's hierarchy will rebuff any new Barca bids, as long as Klopp maintains that he is a part of his first - team plans — should the German decide he no longer needs him or is willing to let him leave, a deal could be struck.

As soon as Klopp was appointed, I immediately wrote off all expectations for this season.

But the pressing didn't quite work against the teams that were willing to sit back and counter, as Klopp's side struggled for consistency (17 -5-6) against the rest of the league.

Reds fans went into meltdown on social media as Klopp was set beside Gonzalo Higuain but D'Onofriohas confirmed he was scouting Mercado instead of the Napoli striker.

Against all odds, Moreno looks set to start the year as Klopp's first choice at left back while Andrew Robertson settles and Milner heads back up the pitch.

Hard working at the best of times in the 2015/16 season but questionable when fortunes weren't so favouring, it doesn't necessarily strike me as a Klopp - type signing.

In case Mane doesn't start, Divock Origi could just lead the attack, as Klopp switches from a 4 -3-3 to a 4 -2-3-1 formation.

Dave Fallows and Barry Hunter as well as Klopp and Edwards, who are the club's recruitment team, are convinced that there are other players in that position who will be available this summer and are more suited to what Liverpool require.

A centre - back who only operates on a high basis in certain conditions isn't someone who fits the idea of long - term stability; which is something that Liverpool desperately need as Klopp moulds them into his image.

And, just as Klopp's Liverpool receive plaudits for their style and effectiveness of their play, so too do Wagner's Huddersfield.

As a player still developing, who is not yet a fixture in the first XI, Origi is more than just a «very important option» as Klopp put it.

More games and more competitions would mean Lallana's role in the squad should become even more important as Klopp continues to demand the best from his players.

The Ox, however, still looked rusty and, as Klopp said before the game, he needs time to adapt to the style of play.

From the summer and beyond, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see a new face come in alongside Van Dijk as Klopp looks to strengthen the team's spine even further.

Why would he do that or is he being really Badly advised as I thought to go with Klopp would be perfect for the player and Liverpool as Klopp would help him get his confidence back and playing the kind of football he's known for and become World - class but only reason I can think why he could.join Swansea is he would join them as their Best player right away and maybe he feels being their best player may give him the confidence he needs but that's it!!

A win in this vital match will be crucial for them to do so, as Klopp looks to push through with the hopes of winning his first title in England.

Liverpool were hit with a busy festive period and it was the first time the squad depth was put under real scrutiny as Klopp's rotation didn't pay off.

However, with the arrival of tactical minds such as Klopp, Guardiola, and Chelsea's Antonio Conte, we can expect an evolution in the Premier League.

But as far as Klopp's competitors should be concerned, the devil is in the defensive details.

As far as Klopp's team news is concerned, we can expect a few changes in the squad that started vs the Swans.

As Klopp said, it doesn't look like Christmas for City, more like an intense tough Lent.

It's truly remarkable, seeing Salah develop into a second striker, as Klopp looks to wean the very best out of his skills.

The single point of selection uncertainty ahead of the game ended with James Milner being preferred over Georginio Wijnaldum, as Klopp elected to go with British iron over Dutch steel.

Arsene does with some of our players but we don't train or press nearly as hard as Klopp.

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With so much room for improvement and plenty of leeway for his valuation to increase further, Liverpool could be an ideal destination for him as Klopp has shown over the years at Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool that he has a reputation of developing young talent.

The conclusion was that Wenger had to leave (same as Klopp), but to retirement.

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Southampton must be amazed that Liverpool didn't even bother to barter when they quoted # 75m for their defender Virgil van Dijk as Klopp is determined to stop leaking silly goals (like Arsenal do as well) and were prepared to pay whatever the Saints demanded, so the South Coast side can now look for a few bargains to help them move back up the table, and local - boy Walcott could be high on the list of bargain buys.

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Personally I would like Laudrup as a coach, his style looks pretty well as Klopp style and he is available.