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Chelsea vs. Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp’s Key Pre-Match Press Conference Comments
- Updated: September 14, 2016
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called on striker Daniel Sturridge to be “flexible” in his forward play ahead of the Reds’ clash with Chelsea on Friday evening.
The German coach addressed the press on Wednesday and spoke about the influence of Sturridge, who didn’t net against Leicester City in the 4-1 win on Saturday. The German noted the understated impact the striker had leading the line and the need to be versatile, per James Pearce of the Liverpool Echo:
Klopp on Sturridge: “Daniel was involved in 3 or 4 goals. Being that flexible for all games is the key. His run for Roberto’s 1st goal…..”
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) September 14, 2016
Klopp also had high praise for his opposite number at Stamford Bridge, Antonio Conte, who enjoyed great success as a player and manager with Juventus. The German compared the influence of the Italian to that of Pep Guardiola, who enjoyed prosperous spells on and off the pitch with Barcelona:
Klopp on Conte: “He looks quite emotional even when they don’t score! He’s a great manager – the Pep Guardiola of Turin.”
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) September 14, 2016
Indeed, Conte steered Juventus to three league titles in succession during his time as a manager, developing a reputation as one of the finest coaches in the world.
Klopp belongs in that category along with the Blues boss and Guardiola, now of Manchester City. However, the latter is nowhere near as animated as the former duo on the touchline. The Liverpool boss played down the importance of these antics when asked, though.
“I don’t know why Antonio does it,” Klopp said, per Jack Rathborn of the Daily Mirror. “He …
