Klopp argued that lack of availability on the transfer market, not loyalty, was the overriding factor: "If you can then go out and bring in another player to replace him, that makes sense for both sides. [97] On 17 March, Liverpool progressed to the quarter-final of the Europa League by defeating Manchester United 31 on aggregate. info.japan@football-tribe.com. Marc retired from his playing days in 2015 following a number of severe injuries. Klopp said after the game that he "never thought [Manchester City's win record] would be broken or equalled. Source: Ghgossip.com. Liverpool clinch record ninth Carabao Cup at Wembley", "Liverpool win FA Cup after beating Chelsea again on penalties", "Official Champions League final PlayStation Player of the Match: Thibaut Courtois", "Football transfer rumours: Pep Guardiola to manage Chelsea? Jurgen Klopp's Ex-Wife Sabine Klopp, Son Marc Klopp Klopp married Sabine in 1988. ", "STAGGERING When can Liverpool win the Premier League? 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. [225] Pep Guardiola spoke in defence of Klopp, saying: "I did it against Southampton. Ulla Sandrock is Klopp's current wife. Winning all of their last nine matches, Klopp's Liverpool scored 97 points, the third-highest total in the history of the English top-division and the most points scored by a team without winning the title, and remained unbeaten at home for the second season running. [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]. I had two very special clubs with Mainz and Dortmund. Klopp on Liverpool winning the Premier League in 201920, the clubs first domestic title since 1990. [61][62][63] Klopp admitted his annoyance at the timing of the announcement of Gtze's move, as it was barely 36 hours before Dortmund's Champions League semi-final with Real Madrid. [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. [33] He finished with a record of 109 wins, 78 draws and 83 losses. He has guided the club to UEFA Champions League finals in 2018 and 2022, and won the trophy in 2019 to secure his first and Liverpool's sixth title in the competition. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge . Ulla has a son named Dennis from her previous marriage. [160] Klopp was subsequently named as the Premier League Manager of the Month for December, winning the award for the fourth time that season. suggesting he would be proud to have the children . [34], "The finishing line is never straight and you never go over it at full speed, you limp over it. [134] Liverpool won their quarter-final tie against Porto with an aggregate score of 61 to advance to the semi-finals,[135] where Klopp's Liverpool faced tournament favourites Barcelona. [248] Klopp has also appeared in the documentary films Trainer! He is said to have inspired Premier League bosses Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel and Bayern Munich supremo Julian Nagelsman with his tactics. [232][233] She has a son, Dennis, from a previous marriage. He could keep building great sides because, as I mentioned, players join clubs to work with managers as good as him. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp does not think Sunday's clash with arch-rivals Manchester United will be definitive in their quest for a top-four place as he believes his side are well in the hunt . . Marc Klopp is currently 33 years of age. [89][90] During his first conference, Klopp dubbed himself 'The Normal One' in a parody of Jos Mourinho's famous 'The Special One' statement in 2004. 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.. Jurgen Klopp got his chance to manage in the Premier League when he took over at Liverpool in October 2015. Jurgen Klopp says he is "delighted, humbled, blessed, privileged and excited" to sign a new contract with Liverpool. : Jurgen Klopp, officially known as Jrgen Norbert Klopp is a German professional football manager and former player. "[237], Klopp is a Lutheran who has referred to his faith in public, citing the importance of his beliefs in a media interview. [112] Despite their attacking prowess, Klopp's side had been criticised for their relatively high number of goals conceded, something which Klopp sought to improve by signing defender Virgil van Dijk in the January transfer window,[113][114] for a reported fee of 75million, a world record transfer fee for a defender. [32] However, unable to achieve promotion the next year, Klopp resigned at the end of the 200708 season. He is popular for his people-management skills too. [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. [51][note 2] Dortmund lost the 2011 DFL-Supercup against rivals Schalke 04. [35], In May 2008, Klopp was approached to become the new manager of Borussia Dortmund. [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. (2013) and Und vorne hilft der liebe Gott (2016). Jrgen Klopp siblings Isolde Reich and Stefanie Klopp are his only known biological brother and sister. [201] He believes that the players should embrace their emotions, describing how "[football is] the only sport where emotion has this big of an influence". [259][260] He is also an ambassador for the German anti-racism campaign "Respekt! [195], On 30 July 2022, Liverpool opened the 202223 season by winning the 2022 FA Community Shield with a 31 win over Manchester City, in what was Klopp's first FA Community Shield. The two moved in together . 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. It was Liverpool's fourth triumph in the tournament, placing them behind only Barcelona and A.C. Milan with five titles apiece. "[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. Jurgen Klopp has been married to his wife Ulla Sandrock since December 2005. ADVERTISEMENT As of February 2023, he was the manager (coach) of the English Premier League club, Liverpool. Jrgen Klopp parents Norbert and Elizabeth Klopp are celebrity biological parents of Klopp. Sabine Jrgen Klopp also have a son named Marc Klopp. Through their relationship, they share a child named Marc Klopp who was born on 31 December 1988. [24], One of Klopp's main influences is Italian coach Arrigo Sacchi, whose ideas about the closing down of space in defence and the use of zones and reference points inspired the basis of Klopp's counter-pressing tactics, as well Wolfgang Frank, his former coach during his time as a player for Mainz from 1995 to 1997 and then 19982000. [173] At the end of the season, Klopp was named LMA Manager of the Year[174] as well as Premier League Manager of the Season. . 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Address. It is about pushing the train, not jumping on a running train. Ulla Sandrock, a children's novelist known as 'first Lady of Bundesliga' Sara Hussain Published: 21:31, 28 May 2022 Updated: 21:31, 28 May 2022 THEY say that behind every great man lies a great. 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. Sabine Klopp's son also performed German teams named FSV Frankfurt under-19s and the Kreisliga side VfL Kemminghausen 1925. Clock . . [213], Klopp is often credited with pioneering the resurgence of Gegenpressing in modern football, and is regarded by fellow professional managers and players as one of the best managers in the world. Jurgen Klopp has signed a contract extension at Liverpool that will see him remain at the club until 2026. ADVERTISEMENT. Klopp's side finished 11th again in 200506 as well as securing qualification for the 200506 UEFA Cup, although they were knocked out in the first round by eventual champions Sevilla. [92] On 28 October, Klopp secured his first win as Liverpool manager against Bournemouth in the League Cup to proceed to the quarter-finals. He is also a former football player and sportsperson. I dont understand why that is a limitation of freedom because, if it is, then not being allowed to drink and drive is a limitation of freedom as well. 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. [186] On 1 December, Klopp led Liverpool to a 41 away win against Everton in the Premier League as the club became the first team in English top-flight history to score at least two goals in 18 successive games in all competitions. [78] He denied speculation that he was tired of the role, saying, "It's not that I'm tired, I've not had contact with another club but don't plan to take a sabbatical". [17][42], After losing 20 to Bayer Leverkusen on the opening day of the 201011 Bundesliga, Klopp's Dortmund side won fourteen of their next fifteen matches to secure the top spot in the league for Christmas. They met at a pub during an Oktoberfest celebration that same year. However, some guess it as irreconcilable differences. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, 54, is hoping to lead his team to victory . That is what I would say to players. 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[86], On 8 October 2015, Klopp agreed a three-year deal to become Liverpool manager, replacing Brendan Rodgers. [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. [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. [202] However, Klopp developed his tactics to incorporate more possession based football and more midfield organisation,[203] as well as overseeing the transfers of Alisson Becker, Virgil Van Dijk, Naby Keta and Fabinho ahead of the 201819 season which saw Liverpool achieve their best league start in the club's history, and equal the all-time record for the fewest goals conceded at the mid-point of a top-flight season, conceding just 7 goals and keeping 12 clean sheets.[124]. [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. Listen to people who know best. [205], In his first two full seasons at Liverpool, Klopp almost exclusively employed a 433 formation, utilising a front three of wingers Mohamed Salah and Sadio Man surrounding false-9 Roberto Firmino, supported by Philippe Coutinho in midfield. Ulla Sandrock is a successful children's novelist and social worker who hails from Germany. YOU HAVE 10,000 FOLLOWERS: Jurgen Klopp's teeth Not only has Jrgen redefined man-management in the modern era, he has established a footballing identity which each of his teams has personified. If there's something I will never do in my life it is vote for the right". [72] Dortmund finished the 201314 season in second place. He is widely regarded as one of the best managers in the world.[5][6][7][8]. [153] You wake up in the morning, and the magic was all real. [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. [145] In the 201920 Premier League, Klopp's Liverpool won their first six matches to move five points clear at the top of the table. [128][129], Success eluded Klopp's Liverpool side in domestic cup competitions in 201819. He turned to religion more seriously after the death of his father, who was a Catholic, from liver cancer in 1998. [54][55], Dortmund's league form during the 201213 season was not as impressive as in the previous campaign, with Klopp insisting that his team would focus on the UEFA Champions League to make up for their disappointing run in that competition in the previous season. He grew up in Glatten, a Black Forest village, with his two older sisters, Stefanie Klopp and Isolde Reich. [46][47][48] Their total of 81 points that season[49] was the greatest total points in Bundesliga history and the 47 points earned in the second half of the season also set a new record. -Children Jrgen Klopp has just one child, a son named Marc Klopp. In the year 2005 Jrgen Klopp got married to Ulla Sandrock. Likewise, Jurgen Klopp began his football career as a player, with the club . [139] In the second leg, Klopp's side overturned the deficit with a 40 win, advancing to the final 43 on aggregate, despite Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino being absent with injuries, in what was described as one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history. 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! [57] However, they did not lose a game, topping the group with some impressive performances. 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. [36][37][38] Klopp's opening game as manager was on 9 August in a 31 DFB-Pokal victory away to Rot-Weiss Essen. He has a son, Marc Klopp, who was a football player, before he retired due to many injuries. [204] Ahead of the Merseyside derby in 2016, Klopp said "The best football is always about expression of emotion". As a result of that relationship, Jurgen Klopp has one child - his son Marc Klopp, 33, who used to play for his former side Borussia Dortmund. Coaching Career Klopp is one of those who played the game before retiring and delving into the world of coaching, where he has equally made an impact. [91], Klopp's debut was a 00 away draw with Tottenham Hotspur on 17 October. The England and Manchester United striker, 22, is sharing . [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. Successful second marriage The love affair of Jurgen Klopp and Ulla Sandrock is not hidden from the public. [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. [76], Dortmund started the 201415 season by winning the 2014 DFL-Supercup. Tuko.co.ke published the story of Clarke Oduor, a Kenyan-born footballer based in the United Kingdom. Klopp has cited his main influences as Italian coach Arrigo Sacchi, and former Mainz coach Wolfgang Frank. [69], At the beginning of the 201314 season, Klopp extended his contract until June 2018. 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[14][17] As a young boy, Klopp aspired to become a doctor, but he did not believe he "was ever smart enough for a medical career", saying "when they were handing out our A-Level certificates, my headmaster said to me, 'I hope it works out with football, otherwise it's not looking too good for you'". [88] In his first press conference, Klopp described his new side saying "it is not a normal club, it is a special club. More left than middle. The season has an increasingly familiar feel to the German manager's final campaign at Borussia Dortmund. Jurgen Klopp became synonymous with his high-pressing football at Borussia Dortmund, where he successfully managed to challenge the domestic stranglehold of Bayern . [184], Having started the 202122 season with five wins and three draws from the first eight league fixtures, on 24 October 2021, Liverpool beat Manchester United 50 at Old Trafford. There is only one child due to the relationship: Marc Klopp, who used to play for his previous club Borussia Dortmund, is now 33. [190] It was a record-breaking 9th victory for Liverpool, and the first time they had won it since 2012. He then became manager of Borussia Dortmund, guiding them to the Bundesliga title in 201011, before winning Dortmund's first-ever domestic double during a record-breaking season. The reason behind the divorce is still not known. The 54-year-old German took charge of Liverpool in 2015, and since then has. For the fans it is really good. He has compared not getting the vaccine to drink driving, saying: "I dont take the vaccination only to protect me, I take the vaccination to protect all the people around me. After the fourth match week, Klopp was named Premier League Manager of the Month for August, his fourth award of the monthly prize. . Klopp's wife Ulla Sandrock has been in a relationship with the Liverpool manager since December 2005. Jurgen's son, Marc, played for Borussia Dortmund until he retired in 2012 at the age of just 23 Jurgen Klopp Religion: The legendary manager is a Christian. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp put bitter club hostilities to one side to admit he is "happy" to see Marcus Rashford in the form of his life for Manchester United. Read:Michael Bolton Wife, Age, Children, Height, is he married or Is He Gay? With the scores level after extra-time, Klopp's side won 54 on penalties, giving Klopp his second trophy with the club. [14][28][29] Klopp went on to win six out of his first seven games in charge, eventually finishing in 14th place, avoiding relegation with one game to spare. 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. She was previously a teacher but is now a children . He is the son of Jrgen Klopp, and Sabine Klopp. He was exposed to sports at an early age. Following a string of devastating injuries, Marc called it quits on his playing career in 2015. Jrgen Klopp was the third of Norbert and Elisabeth Klopp's three children born in Stuttgart, West Germany. His religious views denote that we have only this one life, and we should try to make the best of it the Christian way. Premier League news: Jurgen Klopp's mother tragically passed away in January, Liverpool coach unable to attend funeral. Jrgen Klopp 2 1 1 2 1 Liverpool Manager Premier League Appointed: Oct 8, 2015 Contract until: Jun 30, 2026 imago images + Date of birth/Age: Jun 16, 1967 (55) Place of birth: Stuttgart Citizenship: Germany Coaching Licence : UEFA Pro Licence Avg. For me, football is the only thing more inspiring than the cinema. This club deserves to be coached from the 100% right manager" as well as adding "I chose this time to announce it because in the last few years some player decisions were made late and there was no time to react", referring to the departures of Gtze and Lewandowski in the seasons prior. [110] However, Liverpool went on to lose in the final 31 to Real Madrid. [95] On 6 February 2016, he missed a league match to have an appendectomy after suffering suspected appendicitis. [175], After winning the opening three league games of the 202021 season against Leeds United, Chelsea and Arsenal, on 4 October 2020, Klopp's side lost 72 away to Aston Villa.