Alan Shearer has praised Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp as “different class,” although he acknowledges that Klopp’s touchline behavior can be somewhat annoying. The former Newcastle United legend shared his thoughts on Klopp following Liverpool’s 4-2 victory over his former team on Monday.
In the Anfield match, Jurgen Klopp’s side secured a win with goals from Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Curtis Jones, despite a controversial decision to award Liverpool their second penalty of the game. The victory propelled Liverpool three points clear at the top of the Premier League, defying expectations after a significant rebuild over the summer.
Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer, acknowledging Liverpool’s exceptional start to the season, praised Jurgen Klopp for his coaching style. Lineker expressed his admiration for Klopp’s entertaining brand of football, emphasizing his consistent success over the years. Shearer concurred with Lineker, acknowledging Klopp’s occasional touchline antics as bothersome but expressing his admiration for the manager’s passion and love for his club.
“He is brilliant. He’s different class. His attitude on the side of the pitch can be annoying at times, but in a way, I admire and like that as well because of how passionate he is and how much he loves his football club and cares about it. And the football his team plays is amazing at times. He is a special, special manager,” said Shearer.
Lineker concluded by expressing his desire to have played as a striker in one of Klopp’s teams, highlighting the appeal of Klopp’s footballing philosophy.