Search icon

Sport

15th Oct 2015

The 5 best quotes from Klopp’s first pre-match press conference as Liverpool boss

Klopp on his looks, his philosophy and his Doppelganger...

Kevin Beirne

Jurgen Klopp appeared in front of the media ahead of his first game as Liverpool manager against Spurs on Saturday.

In the brief few minutes, he gave some insight into what Liverpool fans can expect from their team ahead of the trip to White Hart Lane.

Klopp discussed everything from his footballing philosophy to his looks as the German tried to downplay the excitement that has surrounded his arrival on Merseyside.

Here are the key quotes from Klopp’s first pre-match presser:

On the players’ learning curve…

“The braveness to make faults is important. This is a fantastic game, football. We all love it. It doesn’t work without faults.”

On the expectations of the Liverpool fans…

“It’s strange at the moment because we haven’t even played football yet. Let’s start doing what I’m here for… Let’s see how they feel after we have played.”

On reaction to his new job…

“I’ve met two types of people since coming. One says ‘We’ll win the league,’ the other says ‘What have you done?’ We need balance.”

On his portrayal in the media…

“With all these pictures on Twitter, it always looks like I am in restaurants and bars. I am not that type of guy.”

On his so-called Kloppelganger…

“In Germany I look like everyone else. I’m not the best shaver in the world, funny hairstyle, glasses.”

Jurgen Klopp at Anfield is unveiled as the new manager of Liverpool FC during a press conference at Anfield on October 9, 2015 in Liverpool, England.