According to El Pas, Liverpool co-owner John W. Henry did not trust public opinion so he looked for a mathematical method very similar to Moneyball, the approach that Henry used for the Boston Red Sox in guiding them to three World Series wins, which he also owns via Fenway Sports Group. Jurgen Klopp (centre) surrounded by Liverpool Football team players, from left; Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, Virgil van Dijk, Roberto Firmino, and Alisson Becker embracing Roberto Firmino. [110] However, Liverpool went on to lose in the final 31 to Real Madrid. [207] Following Coutinho's departure in January 2018, the remaining front three increased their attacking output and continued to create chances as Salah won the Premier League Golden Boot in 2018,[208] before sharing the award with his team-mate, Man, in 2019. info.japan@football-tribe.com. Successful second marriage The love affair of Jurgen Klopp and Ulla Sandrock is not hidden from the public. $50 per post at $10/CPM. Klopp is a notable proponent of Gegenpressing, whereby the team, after losing possession, immediately attempts to win back possession, rather than falling back to regroup. You wake up in the morning, and the magic was all real. Klopp and his current wife, Sandrock, do not have children. Jurgen Klopp urges his struggling Liverpool players to use Man Utd star as inspiration "A big problem" - Former . His religious views denote that we have only this one life, and we should try to make the best of it the Christian way. [39] In his first season, Klopp won his first trophy with the club after defeating German champions Bayern Munich to claim the 2008 German Supercup. [33] He finished with a record of 109 wins, 78 draws and 83 losses. As a player, Klopp spent the majority of . A scoreless draw in the first leg,[133] followed by 31 victory in the second leg at the Allianz Arena saw Liverpool qualify for the quarter-finals. Rangnick is recognised as a true-visionary of the game and comes with a hefty reputation in his homeland, which United will hope to cash in on.. [73] On 4 January 2014 it was announced that Klopp's star striker Robert Lewandowski signed a pre-contract agreement to join Bayern Munich at the end of the season, becoming the second key player after Gtze to leave the club within a year. [265] Klopp featured in an advertising campaign for the beer, telling bartenders to "Never skim an Erdinger. [136] After suffering a 30 defeat at the Nou Camp,[137][138] Klopp reportedly asked his players to "just try" or "fail in the most beautiful way" in the second leg of the tie at Anfield. [183] The five league wins in May saw Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Month, the ninth time he has received the award. The German arrived at Anfield after taking a short break from football following an impressive seven-year stay with Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. [143], Klopp's side started the 201920 season by playing Manchester City in the 2019 FA Community Shield, against whom they lost 54 on penalties. [238][239][240][241], In 2005, Klopp was a regular expert commentator on the German television network ZDF, analysing the Germany national team. He is said to have inspired Premier League bosses Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel and Bayern Munich supremo Julian Nagelsman with his tactics. Best FIFA Men's Coach for the second successive year, German cooperative banking group Volksbanken-Raiffeisenbanken, World Soccer Awards World Manager of the Year, Globe Soccer Awards Best Coach of the Year, BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award, List of English football championship-winning managers, List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winning managers, List of FIFA Club World Cup winning managers, "From Mainz to Merseyside: What does the next chapter hold in the Jrgen Klopp story? [202] However, Klopp developed his tactics to incorporate more possession based football and more midfield organisation,[203] as well as overseeing the transfers of Alisson Becker, Virgil Van Dijk, Naby Keta and Fabinho ahead of the 201819 season which saw Liverpool achieve their best league start in the club's history, and equal the all-time record for the fewest goals conceded at the mid-point of a top-flight season, conceding just 7 goals and keeping 12 clean sheets.[124]. [163][164] Klopp was subsequently named as the Premier League Manager of the Month for January his fifth of the season so far breaking the record for the most wins of the award in a single season.[165]. Ulla's father-in-law "Norbert Klopp" remained a salesman and a goalkeeper and her mother-in-law's name is "Elisabeth Klopp". [79][80][81] His final match in charge of the team was the 2015 DFB-Pokal Final, which Dortmund lost 31 against VfL Wolfsburg. [67] They also lost the 2012 DFL-Supercup,[68] and were knocked out of the DFB-Pokal in the round of 16. [196], Klopp is a notable proponent of Gegenpressing, a tactic in which the team, after losing possession of the ball, immediately attempts to win back possession, rather than falling back to regroup. Winning all of their last nine matches, Klopp's Liverpool scored 97 points, the third-highest total in the history of the English top-division and the most points scored by a team without winning the title, and remained unbeaten at home for the second season running. Liverpool clinch record ninth Carabao Cup at Wembley", "Liverpool win FA Cup after beating Chelsea again on penalties", "Official Champions League final PlayStation Player of the Match: Thibaut Courtois", "Football transfer rumours: Pep Guardiola to manage Chelsea? Klopp spent most of his playing career at Mainz 05.He was initially deployed as a striker, but was later moved to defence. Jurgen Klopp has signed a contract extension at Liverpool that will see him remain at the club until 2026. ", "STAGGERING When can Liverpool win the Premier League? Ignore lies and misinformation. I told the doubters to become believers, they made it happen. [86], On 8 October 2015, Klopp agreed a three-year deal to become Liverpool manager, replacing Brendan Rodgers. Now. [186] On 1 December, Klopp led Liverpool to a 41 away win against Everton in the Premier League as the club became the first team in English top-flight history to score at least two goals in 18 successive games in all competitions. The book is about an 11-year-old boy who finds a magic football that helps him to become a great . FC Nrnberg 20 at home. The England and Manchester United striker, 22, is sharing . Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp put bitter club hostilities to one side to admit he is "happy" to see Marcus Rashford in the form of his life for Manchester United. More left than middle. [72] Dortmund finished the 201314 season in second place. Jurgen Klopp has a reputation for bringing out the talents of players, on the field. [182] This run of form saw Klopp rely on a new defensive partnership of Nat Phillips and Rhys Williams, both of whom had no prior experience in the Premier League, and included Klopp's first win at Old Trafford, home of arch rivals Manchester United, with Liverpool winning 42. [14] After two seasons of disappointment, Klopp led Mainz to a third-place finish in the 200304 season, securing promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time in the club's history. [120] On 2 December 2018, Klopp was charged with misconduct after running onto the pitch during the Merseyside derby to celebrate Divock Origi's 96th minute winning goal with goalkeeper Alisson Becker. [144] Having qualified as winners of the Champions League, Klopp's side played Europa League champions Chelsea in the Super Cup. As we already said, Ulla Sandrock has a son from her previous relationship. [32] However, unable to achieve promotion the next year, Klopp resigned at the end of the 200708 season. Klopp's side finished second in the 201819 Premier League, registering 97 points; the then third-highest total in the history of the English top division, and the most by a team without winning the title. [84] He finished with a record of 178 wins, 69 draws, and 70 losses.[85]. [188] On 16 December, Klopp became the fastest manager in Liverpool history to record 150 league wins with a 31 home win against Newcastle United in what was Liverpool's 2000th top-flight win, the first club in English history to reach this landmark. [178] On 22 November, Klopp led Liverpool to a club record 64th consecutive league match unbeaten at Anfield surpassing the previous record of 63 games under Bob Paisley between 1978 and 1981 with a 30 win over Leicester City. [78] He denied speculation that he was tired of the role, saying, "It's not that I'm tired, I've not had contact with another club but don't plan to take a sabbatical". Klopp has cited his main influences as Italian coach Arrigo Sacchi, and former Mainz coach Wolfgang Frank. [171][172] Beginning the season prior, Liverpool also enjoyed a 44 match unbeaten run in the league the second-longest streak in top-flight history ended by Watford on 29 February. It was Klopp's 100th win in 181 matches as Liverpool manager. If I get it and spread it to someone else: my fault and not their fault. It was the first time Liverpool conceded 7 goals in a league match since 1963. [35], In May 2008, Klopp was approached to become the new manager of Borussia Dortmund. [152] His side broke the record a week later following a 52 win over Everton. [194] Liverpool would finish second in the Premier League by 1 point before losing 10 to Real Madrid in the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final. The record number of points, for the whole season and the second half of the season, and the record number of league wins set or equalled by Dortmund in the 201112 season were broken by Bayern Munich in the 201213 season. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Jurgen is German by nationality. He is the son of Jrgen Klopp, and Sabine Klopp. [128][129], Success eluded Klopp's Liverpool side in domestic cup competitions in 201819. [193] In the 2022 FA Cup Final on 14 May, Liverpool won their first FA Cup since 2006 where they again defeated Chelsea, this time 65 on penalties, with Klopp becoming the first German manager to win the trophy. Date of Establishment. The couple both have children from previous marriages. [264] Starting in 2019, Klopp became an ambassador for Erdinger, a German brewery best known for its wheat beers. It's unbelievable', "Liverpool Liverpool come from behind to beat West Ham and equal Man City record", "Salah and Milner reaction: 'We showed our mentality to win', "Liverpool opened up the biggest lead by any team at the end of a day in English top-flight history", "Liverpool win Premier League: Jurgen Klopp's transformative role", "Earliest Premier League champion: Is Liverpool fastest to clinch? "[237], Klopp is a Lutheran who has referred to his faith in public, citing the importance of his beliefs in a media interview. The two moved in together . [14][31], Despite having the smallest budget and the smallest stadium in the league, Mainz finished 11th in their first top-flight season in 200405. [14][22] That same year, Klopp obtained a diploma in sports science at the Goethe University of Frankfurt (MSc equivalent), writing his thesis about walking. The opponent is still looking for orientation where to pass the ball. Caption: Jurgen with his wife Ulla (source: liverpoolecho.co.uk) [245] Klopp's term came to an end after the latter competition and he was succeeded by Oliver Kahn. [156] On 21 December, he led Liverpool to their first FIFA Club World Cup trophy, with victory over Flamengo in the final,[157] making his team the first English side to win the international treble of the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup. Jurgen Klopp Children: Does Jurgen Klopp Have Children? They named their son Marc Klopp who was following his dad's footsteps as a professional football player at Dortmund, but unfortunately, his series of injuries made him quit his football career at the age of 26 . [153] The couple have no children together, but love their 11-year-old retriever cross Emma, named after the Borussia . [168] On 25 June, Klopp's side clinched the title with 7 games left to spare; it was the club's nineteenth league title, its first since 198990 and its first during the Premier League era. He grew up in Glatten, a Black Forest village, with his two older sisters, Stefanie Klopp and Isolde Reich. [82] Dortmund finished in the league in seventh place[83] and were knocked out of Champions League in the round of 16 by Juventus. Klopp explaining his belief in the effectiveness of Gegenpressing in creating chances. [134] Liverpool won their quarter-final tie against Porto with an aggregate score of 61 to advance to the semi-finals,[135] where Klopp's Liverpool faced tournament favourites Barcelona. After spending more than 12 years, Sabine and Jurgen divorced. Together the couple had a child, Marc Klopp. [17] In 1988, while attending the Goethe University of Frankfurt, as well as playing for Eintracht Frankfurts reserves, Klopp managed the Frankfurt D-Juniors. . [258] According to Horizont, trade magazine for the German advertising industry, and the business weekly Wirtschaftswoche, Klopp's role as "brand ambassador" for Opel successfully helped the struggling carmaker to increase sales. This club deserves to be coached from the 100% right manager" as well as adding "I chose this time to announce it because in the last few years some player decisions were made late and there was no time to react", referring to the departures of Gtze and Lewandowski in the seasons prior. [87] The mathematical model turned out to be that of Cambridge physicist Ian Graham, which was used to select the manager, Klopp, and players essential for Liverpool to win the Champions League. Jurgen Klopp has been married to his wife Ulla Sandrock since December 2005. [206] Roberto Firmino's exceptionally high number of tackles for a striker under Klopp's management encapsulates his style of play, demanding a high-press from all his players and having his striker defend from the front. Marc Klopp is currently 33 years of age. [219], As well as receiving plaudits for his tactics, Klopp is also highly regarded as a motivator,[218] with Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino saying: "He motivates us in a different way every day",[220] and being praised by Guardiola as a "huge motivator". #lfc. [268] In 2021 he appeared in an ad for Snickers. Marc was a footballer like his father but retired in 2015 following severe injuries. Maybe Klopp is the best manager in the world at creating teams who attack [] I don't think there is another team in the world attacking in this way with so many players capable of launching moves in an instant. If you do that, you end up wanting the vaccine and the booster. (Image: Getty) Klopp, 51, has two sons, including Marc Klopp, 30, a defender who played for Dortmund but retired early . . Klopp made over 300 appearances as a player, starting and finishing his . The following season, Klopp won the UEFA Super Cup and Liverpool's first FIFA Club World Cup, before delivering Liverpool's first Premier League title,[9][10] amassing a club record 99 points and breaking a number of top-flight records. Ulla Klopp, nee Sandrock, has been married to Jurgen since December 2005 - the pair met when she was working in a bar at the Munich Oktoberfest. [119], Liverpool started the 201819 season with the best league start in the club's history, winning their first six matches. [53] On 12 May 2012, Klopp sealed the club's first ever domestic double, by defeating Bayern Munich 52 to win the 2012 DFB-Pokal Final, which he described as being "better than [he] could have imagined". Mainz again finished 4th in 200203, denied promotion again on the final day on goal difference. [210][211] However, for the remainder of the season, the 433 formation, as with the previous two seasons, became Klopp's preferred setup as his side finished as runners-up in the Premier League and reached a second consecutive Champions League final,[212] where Klopp won his first Champions League title as a manager.[142]. Klopp's deal was set to expire in 2024, with the expectation that he would take a . I dont understand why that is a limitation of freedom because, if it is, then not being allowed to drink and drive is a limitation of freedom as well. My political understanding is this: if I am doing well, I want others to do well, too. [205], In his first two full seasons at Liverpool, Klopp almost exclusively employed a 433 formation, utilising a front three of wingers Mohamed Salah and Sadio Man surrounding false-9 Roberto Firmino, supported by Philippe Coutinho in midfield. [96] On 28 February, Liverpool lost the League Cup Final at Wembley to Manchester City on penalties. The father and son share a cute and strong bond. ", "Jurgen Klopp's tactics: What Dortmund tells us about Liverpool", "How the pressing game is powering the Premier League's top clubs", "Jrgen Klopp Jrgen Klopp's Liverpool and the importance of 'gegenpressing', "What makes Liverpool's gegenpressing so good? [169] In the season, Liverpool set a number of English-top flight records including the most consecutive home wins (23), the largest point lead at the end of a matchweek (22),[170] and upon winning the league claimed the unusual achievement of winning the Premier League earlier than any other team by games played (with seven remaining) and later than any other team by date (being the only team to clinch the title in June). [213] Klopp has also received praise for building competitive teams without spending as much as many direct rivals, placing emphasis on sustainability over purely short-term success.[218]. (2013) and Und vorne hilft der liebe Gott (2016). No room for racism")[261][262][263] and featured in a video for the song Komm hol die Pille raus by children's song author Volker Rosin to encourage young football talents. [] When Klopp speaks about his football being heavy metal, I understand completely. [26][27] The day after, Klopp took charge of their first match, which saw Mainz 05 secure a 10 home win over MSV Duisburg. He turned to religion more seriously after the death of his father, who was a Catholic, from liver cancer in 1998. [93] His first Premier League win came three days later, a 31 away victory against Chelsea. Ulla Sandrock is Klopp's current wife. Ulla Sandrock, the wife of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in Anfield. Marcus Rashford's campaign to provide free meals for children over half term is "absolutely incredible", says Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. Klopp's wife Ulla Sandrock has been in a relationship with the Liverpool manager since December 2005. He has described his sides as playing "heavy metal" football, in reference to their pressing and high attacking output. Jurgen Klopp has said he is delighted to see Marcus Rashford is playing incredibly well and thinks the England international is in the form of his life.. Likewise, Jurgen also found love again when he found Ulla Sandrock who works as a children's book writer and social worker. Jurgen Klopp is widely regarded as one of the best managers in the Jurgen Klopp wife: After marrying Klopp, she became a children's author. [181] A poor run of form in the early part of 2021 which coincided with Liverpool being without their three senior central defenders who were out injured for the remainder of the season saw Liverpool as low as eighth in March. [101] Liverpool finished the 201516 season in eighth place. [190] It was a record-breaking 9th victory for Liverpool, and the first time they had won it since 2012.