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Your support makes all the difference.Jurgen Klopp has given his first interview as the manager of Liverpool, stating that he wants his team to play at "full throttle" in every match.
The former Borussia Dortmund manager, who won back-to-back Bundesliga titles and took the team to the Champions League final, was announced as the club's new manager on Thursday afternoon.
The German, 48, takes over from Brendan Rodgers, who was sacked after a start to the season in which he had picked up 12 points from eight matches. Rodgers almost won the title in 2012-13 but failed to win a trophy in his three years at Anfield.
In his first interview Klopp promised to instill his football philosophy on a "talented group of players.
"Firstly, I would like to offer thanks to the ownership of Liverpool Football Club for showing faith in me and my staff and presenting us with this wonderful opportunity. They have presented to me a very clear vision and I share their ambitions and model of work," he said on the club website.
"I am very excited by the challenge we face and eager to start the job and begin implementing our ideas and ways of working with this team. This is a talented group of players and there is still much to compete for this season.
"Winning is important but so is how you win and how you play the game. I believe in a playing philosophy that is very emotional, very fast and very strong. My teams must play at full throttle and take it to the limit every single game.
"It is important to have a playing philosophy that reflects your own mentality, reflects the club and gives you a clear direction to follow. Tactical of course, but tactical with a big heart.
"Liverpool has extraordinary supporters and Anfield is a world renowned home, with an incredible atmosphere. I want to build a great relationship with these supporters and give them memories to cherish. I hope we can feed off each other's energy and that we take this journey together."
Klopp's first match in charge of Liverpool will be a tough trip to White Hart Lane to face Tottenham Hostpur on 17 October.
Chairman Tom Werner added: "In Jurgen Klopp we have appointed a world-class manager with a proven track record of winning and someone who has the personality and charisma to reignite this football club and take the team forward.
"When an opportunity presents itself to acquire one of the most sought-after leaders in the game, it is something you have to pursue decisively and we are delighted he has accepted our invitation.
"He possesses all the qualities we are looking for in a manager - he is a strong, inspirational leader, who has a clear philosophy of high energy, attacking football. Critically, he is also a winner and someone who can connect with and enthuse our supporters.
"It is our job now to support Jürgen every step of the way and help him achieve his full potential at this great football club.
"He is enthusiastic about the squad of players and wants the team to fight to achieve success this season and beyond. His attitude is infectious and we believe it will lift the entire club."
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