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Tactical Series Jurgen Klopp - Part Two

WORLD CLASS COACHING Tactical Series Jurgen Klopp By Alexander Trukan   TRANSITION FROM ATTACK TO DEFENSE This phase has become one of the most recognizable parts of Klopp’s brand of football. ‘Gegenpressing’ (Eng. counterpressing) has been employed by Klopp’s teams both at Dortmund and Liverpool. It is based on acknowledging the fact that opposition upon

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Tactical Series Jurgen Klopp - Part Three

WORLD CLASS COACHING Tactical Series Jurgen Klopp By Alexander Trukan   DEFENDING If the initial press was not effective and the possession wasn’t regained until the ball is played away into different space, the team needs to reorganise and shape a defending structure to win the ball back from. Klopp’s teams prefer a direct approach

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Tactical Series Jurgen Klopp - Part Four

WORLD CLASS COACHING Tactical Series Jurgen Klopp By Alexander Trukan TRANSITION FROM DEFENCE TO ATTACK The moment when the team wins the ball back is another opportunity to use high energy and intensity. With many teams being very organised defensively and getting compact, it is increasingly difficult to break through using patient positional play. Counter

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