James Milner believes Jurgen Klopp’s character has completely changed during his time in charge of Liverpool. Milner spent eight years under the German manager before his time at the club ends in 2023.
Milner’s achievements at Anfield are no small feat. The England midfielder played a key role in the club’s rise to glory, winning the Champions League, Premier League, one FA Cup and the Carabao Cup during his time with the team.The English midfielder played 332 games for the Reds, scoring 26 goals and providing 46 assists for the team. However, his numbers do not do justice to his quality as a player. Speaking on Jeff Stelling’s podcast, Milner revealed that Jurgen Klopp has calmed down while in charge. He says the German manager has gradually learned to trust the team as he adapts to football in England.This is what he had to say about Jurgen Klopp. He had ideas about players and maybe English players, they like to drink a lot, they don’t prepare well and I think he saw with the team. that he was, that it wasn’t and when the players get a day off, they take care of themselves. To his credit, he changed things and mellowed over time, but never lost his edge. The players are ready to run through walls for Jurgen Klopp.Jürgen Klopp’s ability to change and adapt to his situations paid off as the team claimed their first Premier League title in over three decades in 2020..
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