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Jurgen Klopp's bizarre demand revealed of Liverpool players: He told them this
LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp has been exposed as the life and soul of the club’s Christmas parties.
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The German has been hailed for his man-management and personality since arriving on Merseyside in October 2015.
Klopp’s passion has been infectious at Anfield, with his players prospering under his leadership.
One of his most disappointing days since taking charge at Liverpool was their 3-0 defeat at Watford in December 2015.
Jurgen Klopp told his Liverpool players at their 2015 Christmas party they couldn't leave before 1am
The shock thrashing at Vicarage Road came right before Christmas and the club’s party.
But Jurgen Klopp was determined to keep team spirit as high as ever, and one incident in particular highlights his unique approach.
According to The Times’ Oliver Kay, Klopp took the microphone at the party and announced: “We are all disappointed, but the game has gone now.
Klopp watched his Liverpool side lose 3-0 at Watford before their first Christmas party under him
Right now, this is our priority. I don’t mind whether you drink, but no one leaves here before 1am
“Right now, this is our priority. I don’t mind whether you drink, but no one leaves here before 1am.
“Whatever we do together, we do as well as we can – and tonight that means we party.”
It is said the Reds boss kept the party going and wouldn’t let a single player leave early.
Liverpool's team spirit has been high this season, which has seen them rise into second spot
Klopp encouraged dance offs and drinking for his players and staff, showing he is happy for his hard-working team to let their hair down at times.
Liverpool recovered their season under his guidance to reach two cup finals.
And this term they have gone from strength to strength and sit second in the Premier League table, five points off leaders Chelsea.
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