Klopp does a variety of different things, sometimes depending on the situation of the game, when he addresses his team at half time in games.
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has explained to Goal the importance of half-time for his side, and says at times he can’t wait for the break in the game to come.
Klopp is often seen running down the tunnel at the interval but admits the break can present its challenges when going out for the second half.
The Reds’ boss told Goal: “The break is a very important time. I give the players first the opportunity to breathe, to drink and the medical staff checks if they are all alright.
“Then we watch a few situations from the first half, only when they are really clear for our message we use them. If not, we don’t and I talk to the players.
“I really like it because it’s a very important situation. For example: you are 2-0 in the lead and everybody knows 2-0 doesn’t decide the game at half time, but actually sometimes it feels like it.
“So it’s a real challenge to stay concentrated, to stay awake, to do the right things, to keep on going and all that stuff.”
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp
Klopp admits that his talks don’t always work – suggesting that he felt his team talk during the Europa League final defeat to Sevilla was one of his best. Liverpool ended up surrendering a one-goal lead at the break to lose 3-1.
There have been some suggestions so far this season the half-time break has had a really positive effect on the Reds. On the opening day against Arsenal, Liverpool blew their opponents away shortly after the break, while against Swansea they played with such intensity that they managed to overturn a one-goal deficit to win the game 2-1.
The Liverpool manager explains there are several different scenarios to prepare for, but needs as much time as possible to get his message across to the players.
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp during the warm up before the match
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