EUROPA LEAGUE FALLOUT
Jürgen Klopp proves why he is a better manager than LVG
When Liverpool appointed The Flamboyant German Jürgen Klopp,
There was an air of excitement at Anfield. The German had just finished
building a dynasty at Borussia Dortmund but the first thing he did at Liverpool
was to tell the ardent supporters to calm down and give him time. Klopp was
also aware that he had inherited a mediocre side from Brendan Rogers and that
he needed all his man management skills to bring the best out of this players.
What Klopp did was to simply tell his players, the likes of
Adam Llana, Emre Can, Joe Allen, Dejan Lovren, Devock Origi, Jordan Ibe and
even Daniel Sturridge that they are actually world class players and asked them
to believe that.He also emphasized on team spirit and also the hunger and
desire to win a football match.
So far Liverpool have been inconsistent although they have
got some brilliant performances and victories along the way. But rest assured
Liverpool fans as Jürgen Klopp has indeed set the blueprint for the future. He
knows exactly what he is doing. He knows exactly how he wants his players to
execute his game plan. He knows how to relay to the players the passion he has
for the game and it looks like the players are beginning to buy into it as
well.
Moving on to the Dutch Grand master Louie Van Gaal, We have
heard his claims of having a philosophy whereby if players do not adhere then
they are shipped out. After one and a half season, I can truly tell you that
there is no philosophy whatsoever. Instead Manchester United has lost its
identity. Its football methodology was dented. Players are confused and I
strongly believe they themselves do not know what LVG’s philosophy is. Players
are being played out of position, being told to hold back and not attack.
Players are being told to keep the ball all the time.
Manchester United’s Tradition has been ignored in favor of a
foolish philosophy. What is the Philosophy? Manchester United’s Tradition is to
play attacking football, 2 wingers and Bombarding Fullbacks. The Formation Used
to be 4-4-2 but soon 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 were also used. What we got was exciting
football. Now, we hardly have a formation. Nobody is being played in their
favored or correct position. Now everyone is confused on what is their true
position.
The Worst Offense that Van Gaal has committed is that he has
totally destroyed the fighting spirit of the team. Gone was the never say die
attitude of the players. Gone are the Last minute comebacks. Also gone was the
“Crucial” Substitutions made when United are losing. Now we get a defender
coming in for an attacker when the team is losing. All I can say is Van Gaal
has lost it and he has to go. He has done only one good thing, which is to blood
in youngsters (though he may have had no choice).
In Terms of comparison, Klopp wins hands down. Liverpool has
found their Perfect manager and they will be the team to watch out next season
(they might still win the EUROPA LEAGUE this year you know!!).
I am a Manchester United fan and I hope LVG is replaced next
season and The Manager replacing him will be our Perfect choice. I actually
feel how Liverpool fans felt during our domination of 2 decades. It’s
heartbreaking and almost makes you want to quit watching. But I still have hope
that we will bounce back soon. Our Time in the Doldrums will not be long. We will
bounce back faster than the Scousers (Hopefully that is).
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