The German manager will step out for his first taste of Premier League action at Tottenham on Saturday but how will Borussia Dortmund’s tall-pressing approach translate to Liverpool?Who is the best playmaker in the world? While others squabble over individual players,Jürgen Klopp has no doubt. Nothing, he believes, or creates more chances than gegenpressing.
It is his faith in that style and his ability to instil its principles in his players that allowed Borussia Dortmund to compete with far wealthier clubs. The system was able to negate the fact Bayern Munich were able to afford better individuals. The hope at Liverpool is he can absorb a similar impact in the Premier League.
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Source: theguardian.com