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Jrgen Klopp siblings Isolde Reich and Stefanie Klopp are his only known biological brother and sister. He was previously wedded to Sabine and they have a son, Marc (born 1988),[228][229] who has played for a number of German clubs including FSV Frankfurt under-19s, KSV Klein-Karben, SV Darmstadt 98, Borussia Dortmund II and the Kreisliga side VfL Kemminghausen 1925. [246] During the 2010 World Cup, Klopp worked with RTL alongside Gnther Jauch,[247] for which Klopp again won the award for the same category. [17] They clinched the 201011 Bundesliga title, their seventh league title, with two games to spare on 30 April 2011, beating 1. He is said to have inspired Premier League bosses Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel and Bayern Munich supremo Julian Nagelsman with his tactics. The 54-year-old German took charge of Liverpool in 2015, and since then has. Ignore lies and misinformation. [197][198] Klopp has stated that a well-executed counter-pressing system can be more effective than any playmaker when it comes to creating chances. Jurgen Klopp (centre) surrounded by Liverpool Football team players, from left; Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, Virgil van Dijk, Roberto Firmino, and Alisson Becker embracing Roberto Firmino. Ulla is a social worker and children's writer. The opponent is still looking for orientation where to pass the ball. There is only one child due to the relationship: Marc Klopp, who used to play for his previous club Borussia Dortmund, is now 33. [115] In the summer transfer window, Klopp made a number of high-profile signings including midfielders Naby Keta and Fabinho,[116][117] forward Xherdan Shaqiri[118] and goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Jurgen Klopp was born on June 16, 1967, and his current age is 55 years old. [84] He finished with a record of 178 wins, 69 draws, and 70 losses.[85]. [232][233] She has a son, Dennis, from a previous marriage. If I spoke to a player now and he told me: 'If you were playing in the #ChampionsLeague next year then I would be really interested,' I would put the phone down. [72] Borussia Dortmund Vorstand chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke stated that "I have to support Jrgen Klopp 100 percent in this case" because he saw no reason for a fine and denied that Klopp insulted the fourth official. . Jurgen Klopp got married to his first wife Sabine in the 1980s and together, they have a son named Marc who was born in 1988 and has played amateur football at a number of football clubs across Germany without much success. [158][159] His side ended 2019 with a 10 home win against Wolves. [131] Despite a lack of success in domestic cup competitions, Liverpool enjoyed a vintage run in the 201819 UEFA Champions League. Klopp has a diploma in sports science at the Goethe. : Jurgen Klopp, officially known as Jrgen Norbert Klopp is a German professional football manager and former player. Jurgen Klopp Nearly Falls Off Bus At Liverpool's Trophy Parade Viewers Concerned For Sky News Reporter Filming On Sea Front During Storm Eunice Shaquille O'Neal Pays Over $25,000 For Entire . [146] Their 21 away victory over Chelsea set a club-record seven successive away league wins and made Liverpool the first Premier League club to win their first six games in successive seasons. He is also a former football player and sportsperson. [194] Liverpool would finish second in the Premier League by 1 point before losing 10 to Real Madrid in the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final. [93] His first Premier League win came three days later, a 31 away victory against Chelsea. ", "STAGGERING When can Liverpool win the Premier League? Sabine Klopp's son also performed German teams named FSV Frankfurt under-19s and the Kreisliga side VfL Kemminghausen 1925. [111] This was Klopp's sixth defeat in seven major finals. Klopp's side finished second in their group by virtue of goals scored to qualify for the knockout phase,[132] before drawing German champions Bayern Munich in the round of 16. [35], In May 2008, Klopp was approached to become the new manager of Borussia Dortmund. Jurgen and Sabine Klopp got divorced in 2001, after 20 years of marriage. He has a son, Marc Klopp, who was a football player, before he retired due to many injuries. 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Ulla Sandrock, a children's novelist known as 'first Lady of Bundesliga' Sara Hussain Published: 16:31 ET, May 28 2022 Updated: 16:31 ET, May 28 2022 THEY say that behind every great man lies a great woman - and Jurgen Klopp has revealed that his wife wanting to stay in Liverpool was a big reason behind his longevity at the club. [188] On 16 December, Klopp became the fastest manager in Liverpool history to record 150 league wins with a 31 home win against Newcastle United in what was Liverpool's 2000th top-flight win, the first club in English history to reach this landmark. Jurgen Klopp has been married to his wife Ulla Sandrock since December 2005. [14] After two seasons of disappointment, Klopp led Mainz to a third-place finish in the 200304 season, securing promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time in the club's history. The result extended Liverpool's unbeaten home run to 50 matches and gave Klopp's reds a 13-point lead at the top of the table with a game-in-hand. [151], On 30 November, following a 21 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, Klopp saw Liverpool equal an all-time club record of 31 consecutive league matches without defeat, since the club's last defeat to Manchester City on 3 January, dating back to 1988. [200] The tactic requires great amounts of speed, organisation and stamina, with the idea of regaining possession of the ball as far up the pitch as possible in order to counter possible counter-attacks. After spending more than 12 years, Sabine and Jurgen divorced. The reason behind the divorce is still not known. From their marriage, Jurgen and Sabine have a son named Marc Klopp. When Jurgen Klopp became an expert player Mainz 05 then he cried with his wife Sabine for the first time and he joined Mainz 05. I believe in the welfare state. [168] On 25 June, Klopp's side clinched the title with 7 games left to spare; it was the club's nineteenth league title, its first since 198990 and its first during the Premier League era. He was world-class. [191] Following Sean Dyche's dismissal by Burnley on 15 April, Klopp became the longest serving manager in the Premier League. Five years ago I asked the supporters to believe us. Jurgen and Ulla don't have children together. ", "Manchester United 2 - 4 Liverpool: Visitors boost top-four hopes with win", "Klopp named May's Barclays Manager of the Month", "Manchester United 0-5 Liverpool: Salah hat-trick as Solskjaer's side thrashed", "Five 0-5 talking points: History made, stunning Salah stats and more", "Mohamed Salah nets brace as Liverpool claim record-breaking defeat at Everton", "Liverpool beat Milan for perfect group stage record", "Alexander-Arnold rocket seals win for Liverpool against spirited Newcastle", "Liverpool win Carabao Cup final after beating Chelsea in penalty shootout", "Winners! Together the couple had a child, Marc Klopp. [57] However, they did not lose a game, topping the group with some impressive performances. Klopp has described their relationship as "In 1991 someone stuck us in a room together and that was the beginning of a life-long friendship! ADVERTISEMENT. [221] Klopp was described by Jonathan Wilson of The Guardian as "a hugely charismatic figure who inspires players with his personality",[222] while Vincent Hogan of the Irish Independent writes, "Not since Bill Shankly have Liverpool had a manager of such charisma". [179] On 17 December, Klopp was named the Best FIFA Men's Coach for the second successive year having guided the club to their first league title triumph in 30 years. Following a string of devastating injuries, Marc called it quits on his playing career in 2015. [213] In 2019, the chief executive of the League Managers Association (LMA) said that Klopp had 'redefined man-management' in the modern era, and highlighted his consistency in European competitions;[219] in Klopp's first three European campaigns with Liverpool he was undefeated over two-legged knockout ties. League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan speaking about Klopp following his induction into the association's Hall of Fame. ", Klopp, reflecting on the attrition in competing for trophies. Jurgen Klopp's father was an active sportsman. He was exposed to sports at an early age. [39] In his first season, Klopp won his first trophy with the club after defeating German champions Bayern Munich to claim the 2008 German Supercup. At the awards ceremony, Klopp revealed that he had signed up to the Common Goal movement, donating 1% of his salary to a charity which funds organisations around the world using football to tackle social issues. [189] On 27 February 2022, he led Liverpool to their first domestic final since 2016, the 2022 EFL Cup Final where they defeated Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea 1110 on penalties after a 00 draw that went to extra time. During his early years, Klopp admits he desired to become a doctor, however, he never felt smart enough. [181] A poor run of form in the early part of 2021 which coincided with Liverpool being without their three senior central defenders who were out injured for the remainder of the season saw Liverpool as low as eighth in March. The book is about an 11-year-old boy who finds a magic football that helps him to become a great . "[257], Klopp's popularity is used in advertisements by, among others, Puma, Opel and the German cooperative banking group Volksbanken-Raiffeisenbanken. [196], Klopp is a notable proponent of Gegenpressing, a tactic in which the team, after losing possession of the ball, immediately attempts to win back possession, rather than falling back to regroup. Jurgen Klopp has a reputation for bringing out the talents of players, on the field. Address. Klopp has cited his main influences as Italian coach Arrigo Sacchi, and former Mainz coach Wolfgang Frank. Source: Ghgossip.com. Jurgen and Ulla with Marc Klopp, Jurgen's son, Ulla's son and his girlfriend ( Image: [236], He is close friends with fellow manager David Wagner, first meeting each other during their playing days at Mainz and with Wagner being Klopp's best man at his 2005 wedding. Not only has Jrgen redefined man-management in the modern era, he has established a footballing identity which each of his teams has personified. Jurgen Klopp became synonymous with his high-pressing football at Borussia Dortmund, where he successfully managed to challenge the domestic stranglehold of Bayern . [16] Introduced to football through his father, Klopp was a supporter of VfB Stuttgart in his youth. [82] Dortmund finished in the league in seventh place[83] and were knocked out of Champions League in the round of 16 by Juventus. [193] In his announcement to Liverpool supporters he cited his wife Ulla as one of the main reasons for signing the contract. Likewise, Jurgen Klopp began his football career as a player, with the club . [166], A 32 home victory against West Ham United on 24 February 2020 saw Klopp's side equal the English top-flight records for the most consecutive wins (18) and the most consecutive home wins (21; set by Bill Shankly's 1972 Liverpool side); the latter setting a record for the Premier League era. I was not even class". Jurgen Klopp urges his struggling Liverpool players to use Man Utd star as inspiration "A big problem" - Former . I had two very special clubs with Mainz and Dortmund. The 34-year-old stands at a height of 1.75. Ulla Sandrock is a successful children's novelist and social worker who hails from Germany. [100] In the final, Liverpool faced Sevilla, losing 13 with Daniel Sturridge scoring the opening goal for Liverpool in the first half. [21] Originally a striker, Klopp began playing as a defender in 1995. [258] According to Horizont, trade magazine for the German advertising industry, and the business weekly Wirtschaftswoche, Klopp's role as "brand ambassador" for Opel successfully helped the struggling carmaker to increase sales. [163][164] Klopp was subsequently named as the Premier League Manager of the Month for January his fifth of the season so far breaking the record for the most wins of the award in a single season.[165]. [238][239][240][241], In 2005, Klopp was a regular expert commentator on the German television network ZDF, analysing the Germany national team. Sabine Jrgen Klopp also have a son named Marc Klopp. "[227], Klopp has been married twice. Despite having interest from German champions Bayern Munich,[17] Klopp eventually signed a two-year contract at the club, which had finished in a disappointing 13th place under previous manager Thomas Doll. YOU HAVE 10,000 FOLLOWERS: -Children Jrgen Klopp has just one child, a son named Marc Klopp. [106][107][108] Klopp guided Liverpool to their first Champions League final since 2007 in 2018 after a 51 aggregate quarter-final win against eventual Premier League champions, Manchester City[109] and a 76 aggregate win over Roma in the semi-final. "[167] A 21 win against Bournemouth at Anfield on 7 March saw Liverpool set an English top-flight record of 22 consecutive home wins. [99] On 5 May, Klopp guided Liverpool to their first European final since 2007 by beating Villarreal 31 on aggregate in the semi-finals of the Europa League. [104], Klopp's side finished fourth in the 201718 Premier League, securing qualification for the Champions League for a second consecutive season. suggesting he would be proud to have the children . Klopp is a notable proponent of Gegenpressing, whereby the team, after losing possession, immediately attempts to win back possession, rather than falling back to regroup. Marc Klopp, who played club football, is their son. Klopp himself said "I've never met Sacchi, but I learned everything I am as a coach from him and my former coach [Frank], who took it from Sacchi". [60] On 23 April 2013, it was announced that Dortmund's crucial playmaker Mario Gtze was moving on 1 July to rivals Bayern Munich after they had triggered Gtze's release clause of 37million. He was initiated to football by his father while growing up. "[266] After Liverpool's title win in 2020, the Brewery also produced a special limited edition series of cans featuring Klopp's face and autograph, which sold out quickly online. The report claimed that Elisabeth was 81 years of age when she expired on January 19 after . Earlier on Wednesday, German newspaper Schwarzwaelder Bote confirmed the tragic passing away of Jurgen Klopp's mother Elisabeth. [162] On 1 February, Klopp's side won 40 at home against Southampton to go 22 points clear at the top of the Premier League; the biggest end-of-day lead in English top-flight history, and following second-place Manchester City's defeat to Spurs the next day, the largest gap ever between first and second in top-flight history. The two moved in together . [161] A 10 away win against Tottenham Hotspur on 11 January 2020 extended Liverpool's unbeaten run to 38 league games a club record totalling 61 points from 21 games, the most ever at that stage of the season by a side in Europe's top five leagues. [259][260] He is also an ambassador for the German anti-racism campaign "Respekt! Jurgen Klopp has reported a suspected positive test for COVID-19 and will miss Liverpool's Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday, the club have confirmed. Jurgen Klopp has said he is delighted to see Marcus Rashford is playing incredibly well and thinks the England international is in the form of his life.. Report: Jurgen Klopp Promises Family That He 'Will' Leave Liverpool In 2024 - Sports Illustrated Liverpool FC News, Analysis, and More Report: Reliable Journalist Confirms Jurgen Klopp. [149][150] On 11 October, it was announced that Klopp had been named Manager of the Month for September, winning the award for the second consecutive month. [11][14][15] He started playing for local club SV Glatten and later TuS Ergenzingen as a junior player,[14] with the next stint at 1. [122] A 40 win against Newcastle United on Boxing Day saw Klopp's side extend their lead in the league to six points at the half-way point of the season, as well as becoming only the fourth Premier League team to be unbeaten at this stage. Klopp's deal was set to expire in 2024, with the expectation that he would take a . Jrgen Norbert Klopp (German pronunciation: [jn klp] (listen); born 16 June 1967) is a German professional football manager and former player who is the manager of Premier League club Liverpool. Jrgen Norbert Klopp was born in Stuttgart, Baden-Wrttemberg, to parents Norbert and Elisabeth. [140][141] In the final at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid against Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool won 20 with goals from Salah and Divock Origi, despite only having 39% possession over the course of the game, giving Klopp his first trophy with Liverpool, his first Champions League title, and the club's sixth European Cup/Champions League title overall.[142]. They named their son Marc Klopp who was following his dad's footsteps as a professional football player at Dortmund, but unfortunately, his series of injuries made him quit his football career at the age of 26 . [226], In June 2020, Manchester United's record goalscorer Wayne Rooney responded to Klopp's dismissal of the suggestion that he could emulate Sir Alex Ferguson's success at Manchester United, saying "Klopp says it's impossible for any club to dominate like United once did, but he is wrong. $25 per post at a $5/CPM. [169] In the season, Liverpool set a number of English-top flight records including the most consecutive home wins (23), the largest point lead at the end of a matchweek (22),[170] and upon winning the league claimed the unusual achievement of winning the Premier League earlier than any other team by games played (with seven remaining) and later than any other team by date (being the only team to clinch the title in June). [77] After a disappointing beginning of the season, Klopp announced in April that he would leave the club at the end of the season, saying "I really think the decision is the right one. [193] In the 2022 FA Cup Final on 14 May, Liverpool won their first FA Cup since 2006 where they again defeated Chelsea, this time 65 on penalties, with Klopp becoming the first German manager to win the trophy. [234][235] On 10 February 2021, Klopp confirmed that his mother, Elisabeth, had died; he was unable to attend her funeral in Germany due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he has not missed facing a competitive Manchester United side but, while he respects counterpart Erik ten Hag's Old Trafford revolution, he "couldn't be. He grew up in Glatten, a Black Forest village, with his two older sisters, Stefanie Klopp and Isolde Reich. Follow Mark on his Twitter Page, @KloppMarc. . Ulla is a children's novelist and has produced her own book, Tom And The Magic Football. [96] On 28 February, Liverpool lost the League Cup Final at Wembley to Manchester City on penalties. Manager Bio. FC Nrnberg 20 at home. [182] This run of form saw Klopp rely on a new defensive partnership of Nat Phillips and Rhys Williams, both of whom had no prior experience in the Premier League, and included Klopp's first win at Old Trafford, home of arch rivals Manchester United, with Liverpool winning 42. After the fourth match week, Klopp was named Premier League Manager of the Month for August, his fourth award of the monthly prize. [] I think if Klopp, who is only 53, stayed at Anfield for the next ten years, Liverpool would win at least five Premier League titles. [87] The mathematical model turned out to be that of Cambridge physicist Ian Graham, which was used to select the manager, Klopp, and players essential for Liverpool to win the Champions League. 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Rangnick is recognised as a true-visionary of the game and comes with a hefty reputation in his homeland, which United will hope to cash in on.. [201] It also requires high levels of discipline: The team must be compact to close down spaces for the opponent to thread passes through, and must learn when to stop pressing to avoid exhaustion and protect from long balls passed into the space behind the pressing defence. [210][211] However, for the remainder of the season, the 433 formation, as with the previous two seasons, became Klopp's preferred setup as his side finished as runners-up in the Premier League and reached a second consecutive Champions League final,[212] where Klopp won his first Champions League title as a manager.[142]. [17], Upon his retirement from playing for Mainz 05 in 2. READ MORE: Unlikely Liverpool midfielder just bossed Rben Neves and gave Jrgen Klopp big Chelsea decision. Kein Platz fr Rassismus" ("Respect! He is popular for his people-management skills too. Jurgen Klopp family. Klopp explaining his belief in the effectiveness of Gegenpressing in creating chances. According to El Pas, Liverpool co-owner John W. Henry did not trust public opinion so he looked for a mathematical method very similar to Moneyball, the approach that Henry used for the Boston Red Sox in guiding them to three World Series wins, which he also owns via Fenway Sports Group.