'I have to say': John Aldridge says Jurgen Klopp did something 'sublime' just before Liverpool Legends return
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Jurgen Klopp has been praised for delivering a special team talk for the Liverpool Legends as he returned to Anfield on Saturday.The German took his place in the dugout as an assistant to manager Kenny Dalglish, and was understandably a huge draw for the droves of fans who turned out for the match.Supporters were treated to Klopp‘s iconic fist bumps celebration after the game, and former Liverpool striker John Aldridge – also part of Dalglish’s coaching team – claimed that the players were given a ‘sublime’ team talk from the boss ahead of that match. Rate Arne Slot’s second season as Liverpool head coach Can anyone make a serious argument for higher than a C? 😶 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Carl Recine Klopp reminds former Liverpool players what it all meansOne of Klopp’s very best traits as a manager was always his ability to get the best out of whoever he had at his disposal.With his energy, personality and ability to connect to each individual, he made players want to run through brick walls for him.Aldridge was given a front row seat into how he did this on Saturday, and, as he told LFCTV, he was left in awe of what he described as a ‘sublime’ little pre-match pep talk from Klopp.Photo by PETER POWELL / AFP via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard reveals what it was really like for him to finally play alongside Thiago Alcantara“I have to say, Jurgen did a little piece before the game and it was sublime,” said the Scouser.
“Lovely words of wisdom before the game, how to enjoy these moments when the football’s gone past you. “I wouldn’t say it was emotional, but it was brilliant.
A brilliant team talk.”No longer dealing with the stresses and strains of day to day management, Klopp looked to enjoy his day back in the spotlight at Anfield, and his presence clearly left a lasting impression on those not used to hearing from such a legendary figure.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox