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Throughout Jürgen Klopp's tenure at Anfield, the infamous high press has been a signature hallmark attached to his intense and offensive brand of football. Before it was cool, the German was instructing his players to close down their opponents in swarms, purely as a means of regaining the ball and quickly initiating an attack. 'Gegenpressing' was the term that was associated with his game upon his arrival on English shores, which means counter-pressing in German, and effectively summed up his abnormal plan of attack.

For years, has dominated at the summit of European football alongside the likes of Manchester City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. has established a clear identity at the club, with high pressing forming the heart of his idea.



In Liverpool's most recent match against Chelsea, Klopp seemed to instruct his players to adopt a deeper press than normal. Rather than using their customary high block, the Anfield side instead adopted more of a mid-block against the Blues.




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