There are two Jurgen Klopps.
One is the happy man always smiling and laughing, who seems to have time for everyone giving out hugs and general good vibes.. The other is a wild man who screams and gesticulates from the sideline to his players if they are a step out of position.
It's something we've seen a lot of during his time at Liverpool, as he is so emotionally involved in the games that he simply cannot control himself, and it's something he acknowledged and accepts as part of his managerial style.
Speaking to Fenners for Soccer AM, Klopp explained exactly why he acts like he does on the touchline, and accepts that players need time to adjust to his unusual touchline antics.
I see it sometimes after games, I never behave like I do on the sideline at home or wherever, many different really aggressive faces, I'm quite a relaxed person. I'm the opposite during the game.
I think it's my job to be a part of the game. I try to have influence in different situations, it's not always easy.
It's kind of an energy thing.
I try to give them all my power, if you want, in different moments so a little shout here and there. You need to adapt, as a player, to my coaching style, I know, because if a manager usually shouts as loud as I shout, he's angry, but I'm not angry I am very emotional and loud, so I give his additional 5 to 10% as a little boost.
It's understandable as if the players see Klopp going spare on the touchline then that will rub off on them, but it sounds like he couldn't change it even if he wanted to.
And as for the players, once they get used to Klopp and his mannerisms it's rare you'll find someone who doesn't love working with him, as he kicks every ball with them on the pitch.
You can watch Klopp's chat with Fenners in full below.
