What Klopp Misses The Most Is Hugging Liverpool Players

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp when hugging his players. (Photo: Liverpool FC)

JAKARTA - Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp stated that he really missed football, especially when he coached the Reds. The German coach admitted that he longs to embrace Liverpool players, which has always been his habit.

"Maybe I will still do something that is forbidden. To be honest, I want to give a hug to all the players. It's been a very long time since I last saw them," Klopp told the BBC quoted by Goal International.

"That would be good, but maybe also prohibited. So, we'll see. We have to remain professional from day one. First of all we have to check the condition of each individual, then after understanding it, then we can start," added the former Borussia Dortmund coach. this.

In the last two months, Jurgen Klopp admitted that he only filled his days by controlling the Liverpool squad training via video calls. Klopp has locked himself up at home in accordance with government instructions.

Spending time at home is of course boring, fortunately Klopp is quite busy with his habit of re-watching Liverpool's old matches, as well as following the development of the world of football.

"I know I can overcome difficult situations and this is a difficult situation. Not only for me and my family, but for everyone in the world. I am quite proud of the way we as a society have handled it," said Klopp.

But there is also one thing that Klopp often does while at home, namely listening to Gary Neville's "big mouth". Klopp admits that he often watches Gary Neville on television.

Neville is currently working as a football analyst, whose job does comment on at length. Klopp was surprised to hear Gary Neville's seemingly endless comments.

"I didn't learn much during quarantine except that Gary Neville had an opinion on everything! That's incredible," said Klopp.

Klopp, managed to bring Liverpool to the Champions League trophy last season. This season, Liverpool are almost certain to win the Premier League with a score of 82 points from 29 matches, 25 points above Manchester City who are in second place.

Liverpool only need two more wins to win the Premier League title in the 2019/20 season. It will be the Reds' 19th Premier League trophy.