Jurgen Klopp has a ‘very serious side’, claims Borussia Dortmund ace Mario Gotze

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is seen as a really jovial and laid again particular person to many concerned in soccer – however Mario Gotze has revealed there’s a ‘very severe’ facet to the German.

Gotze gained two Bundesliga titles underneath Klopp at Borussia Dortmund earlier than leaving to hitch Bayern Munich in 2013.

The Borussia Dortmund attacker, who returned to the membership in 2016, lauded the 51-year-old’s man-management abilities, however says he could possibly be ‘intimidating’ at instances when he was a teen.

“There’s a really severe facet to Jurgen,” he instructed The Players Tribune.

“Once I was 17 or 18, and never giving 100 per cent in coaching, he could possibly be so intimidating.

“He used to return operating over and get proper up in my face and begin shouting at me.

“I can’t actually translate from German completely, however you understand how he talks, together with his enamel grinding.

“One thing like: ‘You must have extra ardour! You must give every part! ****! Come on!!!’”

Gotze, although, is eternally grateful for the religion Klopp confirmed in him – particularly at such a young age.

Now 26, Gotze underlined one extremely distinctive attribute that Klopp possesses which is pretty unusual amongst soccer managers – his sense of humour.

“It’s humorous to see him now with Liverpool as a result of he’s such a pure man in entrance of the media,” he added.

“He’s so genuine and he says no matter he needs. However I believe most individuals simply see the model of him standing on the touchline.

“Then after coaching, he can be utterly calm once more, and he’d take you apart and say, ‘Mario, how are you? Let’s discuss life. What’s taking place?’

“He knew how to handle me. He was an outstanding coach, but his personality was the most important thing for me as a young player.”

He continued: “He was such a funny and positive influence on everyone around him.

“He was my first manager, and he was the one who believed in me and gave me the chance to debut at 17 years old.

“I have to thank him, because he gave me my start, and we achieved some great things together at Dortmund in these years.”