Liverpool cult icon admitted Jurgen Klopp played big role in retirement decision

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Jurgen Klopp was a huge inspiration for all his players, but the German is still inspiring many Liverpool stars, past and present, outside of Anfield.Former Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has revealed Jurgen Klopp played a huge role in his post-retirement decision to pursue coaching. Speaking about his new role in Catalunya, Thiago has revealed that Klopp played a major part in convincing him to go into coaching after retirement.READ MORE: Sweden manager fires subtle Alexander Isak dig as Liverpool treatment assessedREAD MORE: Ex-Premier League star 'attacked at airport' before trip for international dutySpeaking to the Coaches' Voice, Thiago said: "My time at Liverpool encompassed everything I look for in a club and everything I'd always loved.

At Liverpool, we went through a very nice period of adaptation, learning and growth."It was where I worked with Jurgen Klopp - someone who exudes energy on a daily basis. Apart from the intensity of the training sessions, the best thing I could pass on from Jurgen to my team is the idea that, even if you only want to focus on working on a specific move, the play never stops - it stays alive."You can't run a finishing drill without having an extra ball in case of a rebound, a loss of possession, or if you need to make a transition."What I took from Jurgen is the intensity that derives from running, passing and being well positioned."I could make a long list of all the coaches who have been beneficial throughout my life: Pep Guardiola, Hansi Flick, Luis Enrique, Carlo Ancelotti, Jurgen Klopp, Jupp Heynckes."I felt the benefit particularly towards the end of my playing days.

I don't know if it was because Jurgen had seen my grey hairs, or because we used part of the time we had on the pitch to talk and lead, but it was Jurgen who told me I was going to be a coach."Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.