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‘It’s Like a Dog’: Jurgen Klopp Uses Interesting Analogy to Describe New 'Midfield Press'

Jurgen Klopp used an interesting analogy to describe Liverpool’s absence of high press play this season, following their 1-0 win over Huddersfield on Saturday evening.

The Liverpool manager used a peculiar ‘dog analogy’ to explain how and why the Reds have changed their attacking style from last season. He explained how his side have become less dependent on their high pressing so far this season.

As quoted by The Daily Mail, Klopp said: “It's like a dog. If you don't give him his favourite toy and throw him something else, he thinks, 'No, I don't want that.