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Jurgen Klopp makes ‘dream come true’ after managing team for first time since Liverpool exit
Jurgen Klopp admitted returning to the touchline at Borussia Dortmund was a ‘dream come true’.
The German, who departed Liverpool after nine years at the club in May, was back in the dugout in Germany on Saturday.
He managed one of the teams during a testimonial for two Borussia Dortmund legends who he used to coach.
Polish duo Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski will have their careers celebrated at Signal Iduna Park.
They have both played a huge part in the modern success of Dortmund and were key players for Klopp during his time there.
Piszczek and Blaszczykowski were both part of the Bundesliga-winning teams in 2011 and 2012 under him.
And they also helped Klopp's side reach the Champions League final 11 years ago, in which they lost to rivals Bayern Munich.
As the pair looked to create the best testimonial possible, they contacted their former manager to try and get him involved.
His job as a manager for the game was then announced in August.
“It's a lifelong dream come true”' Klopp said. “I wanted to have that again.
“Just a few months ago, I was given an emotional farewell in Liverpool. Today it was very emotional again.
“Some people might say that today he's like this and tomorrow he'll be like that. I explain it like this: when you have three children, you love them all. And that's the same with my three clubs. I love them all.”
It marks Klopp's first match as a coach since leaving Liverpool and beginning his break after claiming that he was 'running out of energy'.
He also hinted that he could potentially retire from the game when announcing his Reds departure, but it seems after some rest he's happy to get back to some football.
Klopp was in charge of Blaszczykowski's team while former Liverpool and Dortmund player Nuri Sahin featured too.
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Jurgen Klopp admitted returning to the touchline at Borussia Dortmund was a ‘dream come true’.
The German, who departed Liverpool after nine years at the club in May, was back in the dugout in Germany on Saturday.
He managed one of the teams during a testimonial for two Borussia Dortmund legends who he used to coach.
Polish duo Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski will have their careers celebrated at Signal Iduna Park.
They have both played a huge part in the modern success of Dortmund and were key players for Klopp during his time there.
Piszczek and Blaszczykowski were both part of the Bundesliga-winning teams in 2011 and 2012 under him.
And they also helped Klopp's side reach the Champions League final 11 years ago, in which they lost to rivals Bayern Munich.
As the pair looked to create the best testimonial possible, they contacted their former manager to try and get him involved.
His job as a manager for the game was then announced in August.
“It's a lifelong dream come true”' Klopp said. “I wanted to have that again.
“Just a few months ago, I was given an emotional farewell in Liverpool. Today it was very emotional again.
“Some people might say that today he's like this and tomorrow he'll be like that. I explain it like this: when you have three children, you love them all. And that's the same with my three clubs. I love them all.”
It marks Klopp's first match as a coach since leaving Liverpool and beginning his break after claiming that he was 'running out of energy'.
He also hinted that he could potentially retire from the game when announcing his Reds departure, but it seems after some rest he's happy to get back to some football.
Klopp was in charge of Blaszczykowski's team while former Liverpool and Dortmund player Nuri Sahin featured too.
Klopp makes 'dream come true' after managing team for first time since Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp admitted returning to the touchline at Borussia Dortmund was a ‘dream come true’. The German, who departed Liverpool after nine years at the club in May, was back in the dugout in Germ…
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'Honeymoon' over as Slot rues Liverpool 'setback'
"A setback" was how Arne Slot described his first defeat as Liverpool manager, while pundit Chris Sutton declared "the honeymoon is over".
Slot had led Liverpool to three wins out of three without conceding since replacing Jurgen Klopp in the summer.
But they were frustrated by Nottingham Forest, who claimed their first win at Anfield since February 1969 thanks to Callum Hudson-Odoi's strike.
It was not a proper smash-and-grab, but Liverpool did have the better chances - and Slot said his team made too many errors.
Liverpool were frustrated by Forest breaking up play in the first half and their best chance came when Luis Diaz struck a post.
One team's unbeaten start was in all the headlines - and the other team's was not. And now one of them, Forest, remain without defeat.
In fact this was Slot's first defeat in 30 games - a run stretching back to Feyenoord's 2-1 Champions League loss at Celtic on 13 December 2023.
"Not to the process, but it is a big setback," said Slot of the Anfield reverse.
"If you lose a home game it’s always a setback, especially if you face a team, we never know, maybe they will go all the way to fight for Champions League places but normally this team is not ending up in the top 10.
"So if you lose a game against them it’s a big disappointment."
The Anfield faithful were clearly frustrated at how the game was panning out and many started to leave the ground before full-time.
Former Celtic striker Sutton, at Anfield for BBC Radio 5 Live, said: "Arne Slot's honeymoon period is over - there's plenty of work to do.
"Arne Slot will have not wanted the international break. His side this afternoon have been out-thought by this Forest team."
In a short post-match news conference, Slot added: "They played a lot of long balls.
"We had a lot of ball possession but only created three or four quite good chances. That’s not enough if you play so much in their half. We lost the ball so many times in simple situations.
"The other team played over our press a lot with a lot of long balls. Too many individual performances in ball possession were not up to the standards that I’m used to from these players."
Liverpool visit AC Milan on Tuesday in their first Champions League league phase game.
Slot has named the same side for the past three matches - but he may well decide it is time for a change.
Nuno 'masterclass' in win
Former Blackburn striker Sutton called it a "masterclass" by Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
The manager brought on pacy duo Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga in the second half and they combined for the goal.
"Nottingham Forest were outstanding," said former England captain Alan Shearer on BBC Radio 5 Live.
"The way they defended as a team was magnificent, and this was no fluke. They stopped Liverpool every time they got into the box.
"Then they went and hit them on the break - what a finish from Callum Hudson-Odoi. What a start to the season they've had."
Forest have won two and drawn two of their opening four games.
"We are proud and very happy to win. I know the miles and the distances they put in," Nuno told BBC Match of the Day.
"We had to overrun them, that is the only way at Anfield. Our fans haven't celebrated in Liverpool for so long, so enjoy it."
The last time Forest won at Anfield, it was five months before the first man landed on the moon.
"If you ignore the quality Liverpool have it is a mistake, and we didn't," added a delighted Nuno.
"It’s all about taking your chances at the right moment, and we did."
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"A setback" was how Arne Slot described his first defeat as Liverpool manager, while pundit Chris Sutton declared "the honeymoon is over".
Slot had led Liverpool to three wins out of three without conceding since replacing Jurgen Klopp in the summer.
But they were frustrated by Nottingham Forest, who claimed their first win at Anfield since February 1969 thanks to Callum Hudson-Odoi's strike.
It was not a proper smash-and-grab, but Liverpool did have the better chances - and Slot said his team made too many errors.
Liverpool were frustrated by Forest breaking up play in the first half and their best chance came when Luis Diaz struck a post.
One team's unbeaten start was in all the headlines - and the other team's was not. And now one of them, Forest, remain without defeat.
In fact this was Slot's first defeat in 30 games - a run stretching back to Feyenoord's 2-1 Champions League loss at Celtic on 13 December 2023.
"Not to the process, but it is a big setback," said Slot of the Anfield reverse.
"If you lose a home game it’s always a setback, especially if you face a team, we never know, maybe they will go all the way to fight for Champions League places but normally this team is not ending up in the top 10.
"So if you lose a game against them it’s a big disappointment."
The Anfield faithful were clearly frustrated at how the game was panning out and many started to leave the ground before full-time.
Former Celtic striker Sutton, at Anfield for BBC Radio 5 Live, said: "Arne Slot's honeymoon period is over - there's plenty of work to do.
"Arne Slot will have not wanted the international break. His side this afternoon have been out-thought by this Forest team."
In a short post-match news conference, Slot added: "They played a lot of long balls.
"We had a lot of ball possession but only created three or four quite good chances. That’s not enough if you play so much in their half. We lost the ball so many times in simple situations.
"The other team played over our press a lot with a lot of long balls. Too many individual performances in ball possession were not up to the standards that I’m used to from these players."
Liverpool visit AC Milan on Tuesday in their first Champions League league phase game.
Slot has named the same side for the past three matches - but he may well decide it is time for a change.
Nuno 'masterclass' in win
Former Blackburn striker Sutton called it a "masterclass" by Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
The manager brought on pacy duo Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga in the second half and they combined for the goal.
"Nottingham Forest were outstanding," said former England captain Alan Shearer on BBC Radio 5 Live.
"The way they defended as a team was magnificent, and this was no fluke. They stopped Liverpool every time they got into the box.
"Then they went and hit them on the break - what a finish from Callum Hudson-Odoi. What a start to the season they've had."
Forest have won two and drawn two of their opening four games.
"We are proud and very happy to win. I know the miles and the distances they put in," Nuno told BBC Match of the Day.
"We had to overrun them, that is the only way at Anfield. Our fans haven't celebrated in Liverpool for so long, so enjoy it."
The last time Forest won at Anfield, it was five months before the first man landed on the moon.
"If you ignore the quality Liverpool have it is a mistake, and we didn't," added a delighted Nuno.
"It’s all about taking your chances at the right moment, and we did."
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Arne Slot has done something at Liverpool that Jurgen Klopp managed only once in eight full seasons in charge: win the opening three Premier League games without conceding
The former Feyenoord boss had big boots to fill when he replaced Klopp, who won the Champions League and Premier League with the Reds.
Fans were not sure how the team would fare with a new manager, but the early signs are good.
"The most impressive thing is that Slot has come in - understated and cool - and they have slightly changed the way they play as it is not so frantic," says BBC pundit Chris Sutton.
"They were great to watch under Jurgen Klopp but there seems to be greater control."
It appears like Liverpool might have shored up their leaky defence too.
BBC Sport looks at what is different and what has stayed the same.
Source: BBC
The former Feyenoord boss had big boots to fill when he replaced Klopp, who won the Champions League and Premier League with the Reds.
Fans were not sure how the team would fare with a new manager, but the early signs are good.
"The most impressive thing is that Slot has come in - understated and cool - and they have slightly changed the way they play as it is not so frantic," says BBC pundit Chris Sutton.
"They were great to watch under Jurgen Klopp but there seems to be greater control."
It appears like Liverpool might have shored up their leaky defence too.
BBC Sport looks at what is different and what has stayed the same.
Source: BBC
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