In Jurgen Klopp, Sam Allardyce will come up against one of the best managers in the world this weekend – but it’s the recognition of his back-room staff that has impressed the West Brom boss recently. Allardyce leads Albion to Anfield on Sunday hoping that his players can dramatically upset the odds against a rampant Reds outfit who recently stuck seven goals past Crystal Palace – they, in turn, had put five past the Baggies themselves. The German was quick to outline the importance of his staff and the role they play on a daily basis – that was something that Allardyce admired.
Sam Allardyce said “I heard him say the other day, which was a real positive for his back-room team – he said am I the best coach in the world? No. Have I got the best coaches? Yes, That’s a massive, massive boost for the people who work behind Jurgen Klopp. It shows just how much respect he has for them and how they’ve helped him to achieve as much as he has done with the players. That’s exactly the route I try to employ, somebody who is much better at that particular job than I am, and hope it works. Jurgen’s charisma, and his love for Liverpool and the club, has paid off 1000% and he deserves all the credit he gets at this moment in time.”
