Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits mixed emotions after Borussia Dortmund win and reveals he doesn't know why he called his style of play 'heavy metal' football

Liverpool's dramatic Europa League win over Borussia Dortmund earlier this month is a tie that will go down in Anfield folklore. 
But for Reds and former Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp, it was a bittersweet success.

The Premier League side claimed a remarkable 4-3 second leg victory to send the Germans out, though Klopp admits his close affinity with Dortmund made it something of a strange experience.
Jurgen Klopp reacts after Liverpool knocked his former team Borussia Dortmund out of the Europa League
Jurgen Klopp reacts after Liverpool knocked his former team Borussia Dortmund out of the Europa League
Klopp admits sending his old club out of Europe at Anfield was something of a bittersweet experience
Klopp admits sending his old club out of Europe at Anfield was something of a bittersweet experience
The former Dortmund boss consoles Mats Hummels (right) after the German side were beaten by Liverpool

'The morning after the game was completely different because usually after a match like that, you wake up and you think: "Oh great, what a wonderful thing,"' Klopp told UEFA.com. 
'This time I was not in the best shape, to be honest, and I had no real idea why. Then I realised: "Ah yes, they lost."'

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'I had seven wonderful years at Dortmund and I knew how they felt. I knew what they would have done in the hotel and how it would have been when they woke up and all met for breakfast. 

'I knew what the mood would have been like.' 

Liverpool went into the second leg of their quarter-final with Dortmund level at 1-1, but the German side moved 2-0 and then 3-1 ahead on the night and looked home and hosed for the last four.

Klopp's men had other ideas though as goals from Mamadou Sakho and Dejan Lovren completed the comeback and sent Anfield wild.
Dejan Lovren celebrates his goal which secured Liverpool's comeback win over Dortmund at Anfield
Dejan Lovren celebrates his goal which secured Liverpool's comeback win over Dortmund at Anfield
Lovren receives congratulations from Klopp after helping to set up a Europa League semi-final with Villarreal

Recalling that famous night ahead of the semi-final trip to Villarreal, Klopp continued: 'To be honest I was fine with the draw, but when I looked at the clock then I thought: 
"Oh, 77 minutes, there's a little bit to go!" I didn't expect it though – you cannot expect a wonder.

'When we scored again, it was more of a shock than a real joy. At the end, when I saw all the happy faces after the game, I knew it was a special night.

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'You cannot have 500 of those. If you are a really lucky guy, you maybe get 10 in your life.'

A hugely popular figure at Anfield, Klopp has quickly endeared himself to the Premier League with his eccentric pitch side antics and press conference mannerisms.

The German went through the full range of emotions in the second leg with Dortmund and his media interviews regularly seem to catch the attention of football fans across the world.  

Klopp's popularity in his time with Dortmund once saw him refer to his style of play as 'heavy metal football' but looking back, the 48-year-old says it's a reference he regrets.
Klopp's various touchline antics and emotions mean he's always showing his emotion during the 90 minutesKlopp's various touchline antics and emotions mean he's always showing his emotion during the 90 minutes

'I want my team to win – that is it. I want our game to be easy to enjoy, because I think the only real reason for football is to entertain the crowd,' he said. 

'If they (fans) come twice and say it is boring, then they will think about whether they want to come again. 

'We are a ball possession team, but nobody realises it because my image is pressing and counter-pressing.

'When I was younger, I called it things like 'heavy metal football'. I have no idea why I said that, but I do like the spectacular.

'When I am in a room with people I try to make sure the atmosphere is not worse when I am there. 

'When I am involved in a game, I try to help ensure it is more enjoyable than when I am not involved.' 
Liverpool and Klopp are preparing for their Europa League first leg tie away to Villarreal on Thursday

A man who kicks every ball with his side, Klopp's touchline antics are always a source of amusement to those watching on both on TV and in the stands.

The tie with Villarreal is also likely to see Klopp highly animated once again with a place in a European final on the line. 

Asked why he always seems so on edge, Klopp admitted: 'To be honest I have no real idea! It is completely different in different games.

'Not all the things I do really make sense. Sometimes it is for me so I feel better and feel involved and most of the time it is for the players.' 

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