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#3 Wind
Ever since Jurgen Klopp has graced the Premier League, three things have become synonymous with him: an attacking brand of football, a vibrating personality which culminates in hugs with players and him blaming the wind. While the first couple of aspects can be discussed at length sometime in the future, the last needs instant addressing.
Way back in 2015, Klopp had remarked that the wind in England made it difficult for him to deploy his ultra-aggressive style of football. In 2017 too, he accused the wind of disrupting his side’s focus during the EFL Cup semi-final.
Even after a couple of years, it seems he hasn’t let that go. And if recent evidence is any indicator, one can expect him to harp on the same tune for years to come.
The latest instalment of the Merseyside Derby saw Liverpool turn in an insipid display. Yet, rather than looking at his team’s flaws, Klopp decided to blame his favourite fall guy: the wind.
Since his arrival on English shores, the German has enjoyed a correspondence with the said entity akin to the one Arsene Wenger had with his zip coat: extremely irritating but one he couldn’t do without.
On most days, Klopp talks beautifully about football and its nuances but by holding a natural element culpable, he let himself down spectacularly.
