Adam Lallana reveals how he had to 'google Jurgen Klopp'
Former Liverpool star Adam Lallana reveals how he had to ‘Google Jurgen Klopp’ when he was appointed as the club’s new boss in 2015 and explains why they ‘connected’ so quickly following his arrival
- Adam Lallana had to Google Jurgen Klopp before meeting him at Liverpool
- Lallana, 34, was unsure about how the German’s tactics and wanted to check
- The attacking midfielder admitted to having a ‘strong connection’ with Klopp
- Lallana explained how the Liverpool boss encouraged him to relax on the pitch
Adam Lallana has admitted to Googling Jurgen Klopp’s style of football after Liverpool announced his appointment in October 2015.
The attacking midfielder spoke about his ‘strong connection’ with Klopp and praised his former manager for his tactics.
Lallana went on to discuss how the German manager made him ‘relax’ and rediscovering his goal scoring prowess ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Norwich.
Adam Lallana Googled Klopp’s style of football after Liverpool announced his appointment
Lallana recalled Klopp’s appointment during the two-part docu-series. He said:’I remember being on international duty and him getting announced.
‘I remember typing his name into Google and seeing what type of football he liked. Because obviously, I had a tough first year and I was looking to kick on in my Liverpool career.
‘I remember it saying “he likes Gegenpressing,” and I was like “what’s Gegenpressing?”. You look at it and it was almost like a form of counter-pressing and running, and I thought: “Cor, that’s the type of football I like playing”.
Lallana (left) was on international duty with Klopp (right) was appointed in October 2015
The attacking midfielder (R) spoke about his ‘strong connection’ with Klopp (L) at Liverpool
Having come from a Southampton team under Mauricio Pochettino kind of taught me how to work, how to run. Looking back now, it was no surprise that we connected almost immediately.’
Lallana went on to speak about his connection with Klopp in greater details. He recalled how the German manager has told him to ‘relax’ on the pitch.
When referencing his goal against Norwich City at Carrow Road, just a few months into Klopp’s reign, Lallana said: ‘I think already by that point I had a good connection with Jurgen.
The midfielder – who now plays for Brighton – praised his former manager for his tactics
Lallana went on to discuss how the German manager made him ‘relax’ and rediscovering his goal scoring prowess ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Norwich (above)
‘I’d been to see him a couple of times because I still felt like I wasn’t performing as well as I could’ve done. He kind of just told me to relax, goals will come, better performances will come.
‘It was obviously a crazy game and the last kick of the game, and I remember just wheeling away and I actually couldn’t believe he was halfway on the pitch running towards us anyway. It’s an iconic moment I’ll look back at, I’m sure he will as well.
‘Again, just building rapport, connection, emotional football, which is what he wants. He thrives off and wants his team to play with emotion. There’s no better way than setting the example as a manager which is what he did day in, day out.’
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