Matthias Greulich Books

Modern football is characterized by tactical sophistication, and fans are eager to understand more than just scores and goals. They want insights into the strategies employed by renowned coaches like Jürgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, and Thomas Tuchel. This exploration delves into the intricate plans behind team formations, tactical adjustments during matches, and terminology such as "dynamic three-man defense" and "dropping striker." It also examines training sessions devoid of opponents. The text covers strategies across all positions, from goalkeepers to forwards, and emphasizes the importance of assessing opponents and developing match plans. It is structured for easy reading, with engaging anecdotes from real-life football experiences. This makes it an ideal gift for football enthusiasts, aspiring coaches, and fans alike. Authors Matthias Greulich and Elmar Neveling move beyond dry theories, focusing instead on predictions and strategies, including unconventional tactics like planned mistakes and ways to counter top teams. Through insightful discussions with former national players, experts, and Bundesliga coaches, readers gain a genuine understanding of modern football strategies. Whether analyzing match days or observing games from home, the tactical knowledge presented here promises to transform one's perspective on the sport.

As innovative as Arsene Wenger and as crowd-pleasing as Jose Mourinho, Jurgen Klopp is the charismatic German manager who single-handedly overthrew the accepted order in German soccer, taking Borussia Dortmund from nowhere to back-to-back Bundesliga titles and the Champions League final. He had long been admired in the Premiership and was finally wooed by Liverpool in the belief he can bring back the glory days to the Kop. Klopp is revered as a master tactician with his own unique playing philosophies like counter pressing and spatial geometry. He is loved by his players for his passion and man-management skills, and adored by the media and fans alike for his disarming wit and charm and exciting soccer on the pitch. Success and rebuilding may take time and patience; in the meantime here is the definitive story of Jurgen Klopp--the normal one--and his management genius.