“I was like a sponge” – Liverpool legend opens up about time spent under Jurgen Klopp

Steven Gerrard has claimed that he tried to pick up as much as he could from Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

The former Liverpool skipper joined out backroom staff and was a youth coach at the club. The Englishman is now managing Rangers in Scotland and spoke to the Guardian

“I was like a sponge, watching and learning.

“I watch him on TV and see how he handles situations. I could never be Jurgen with his charisma and energy.

“But if I can take a few things from him it will be such a help. And if I text, call or see him, Jurgen’s always got time for me.”

The former captain also mentioned what Klopp can easily switch off after a game.

“Jurgen’s really good at switching off. When the game is on he’s very emotional but once it’s over he can park the emotion.

“That’s why he’s so good at handling the pressure. After cup finals and a big setback he’ll be the one to start the party.”

Gerrard never got to play under Klopp and we can only imagine what it could have been had the German arrived a little earlier at Anfield.

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The Englishman did work under one of the best in the world, and hopefully, both managers will win lots of trophies at their respective clubs.