Jurgen Klopp is paying no attention to recent criticism over his touchline behavior during Liverpool matches.
Few managers were more coveted this summer than Jurgen Klopp after he decided to leave Borussia Dortmund. During his time with Dortmund, the German tactician led the club to consecutive Bundesliga titles in 2011 and 2012, a DFB Pokal Cup, three DFB Supercups, and an UEFA Champions League final.
Liverpool was fortunate enough to secure the 48-year-old’s services at the beginning of October though, after the club decided to sack previous manager Brendan Rodgers. So far so good. The Reds have not lost a single match in the six games played under Klopp and have now won three consecutive matches in all competitions.
However, the German’s behavior on the touchline during Liverpool matches has recently come under scrutiny by fellow Premier League manager, Jose Mourinho. Last week the Reds defeated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, and to suggest that Klopp didn’t get along with Mourinho’s staff would not be an exaggeration by any stretch of the imagination, as the following video will attest.
Ahead of his side’s clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday, Klopp, laughed off the criticism though.
"“That is just my way of coaching. I try to be calm, but that isn’t easy. With the fourth officials, I have no problems. I only ask questions as I am new to the Premier League and I don’t understand some decisions.”"
Liverpool currently sits ninth in the table with 17 points, as Klopp looks to get the side back in the continent’s most prestigious club tournament, the UEFA Champions League. The German admitted, though, that he is still getting adjusted to life in England as he navigates through the differences between the Bundesliga and Premier League.
"“I am trying to learn everything about English football and it is important for me to know how English referees act in certain situations, as it has been really different in the last few weeks. Most of the time I do it in a respectful way, but sometimes my face doesn’t show it – there is a big difference between my face and what I actually say.”"
After Sunday’s match against Crystal Palace, Liverpool will be off for two weeks due to the international break. They will return to action against Manchester City in a crucial affair on November 21st.