Klopp: Getting Back To Training Like The First Day Of School
JAKARTA - Returning to training after several months of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the first day a six-year-old child enters school. That's what Jurgen Klopp said when he took charge of Liverpool's training session again, Wednesday, May 20.
According to De Telegraf, Thursday, May 21, the manager admitted that he woke up earlier than usual and then realized it was the first day of training. He said, he felt like he felt the first day of entering school 46 years ago, but it still feels the same.
"I took my gym clothes then went to Melwood and was happy to see the players. They looked fine and were joking," said Klopp.
❤️ An emotional morning 🔴 Players and staff 💪 Small training groups🏃 Getting creative Klopp detailed the positive start to # LFC's return and the plans for the forthcoming period ... 🙌
- Liverpool FC (at 🏠) (LFC) May 20, 2020
He views the suspension of this competition as having a different impact on the team's preparation. The team must conform to established health protocols. As in training which is divided into three sessions. Each session on one side of the pitch at Melwood has five players at the same time.
"Maybe we will arrange it based on our own rules, but this will not be the same as the previous preparations. For the fans don't worry, the players are in good shape," he said.
𝗦 𝗞 𝗜 𝗣 𝗣 𝗘 𝗥 ❤️😍 @JHenderson 😍 pic.twitter.com/5bO9WzB8du
- Liverpool FC (at 🏠) (LFC) May 20, 2020
Previously, the Premier League operators will decide on plans regarding permission to carry out training with physical contact next week. This is the next stage in the plan to continue the 2019-2020 season competition in June, following the German Bundesliga which returned to competition last weekend.
Liverpool are currently top of the standings with a 25-point lead over Manchester City and only six points to seal the title before the season is suspended since mid-March.
Day one of small group training: Done ✅👊View the full Melwood gallery ⤵️
- Liverpool FC (at 🏠) (LFC) May 20, 2020