Retired German defender Tim Hogeland is one of the few players who has played under Klopp, Tuchel and Ronnick. In an interview with TA, he talked about the special thing about Uncle Scum.
Hoagland said: "Even now, we are still in touch. We went home to send a message – not very often, but it was incredible (my former managers never did). When I message Klopp, he always gets back to me within an hour. ”
"His compassion, his humanity is incredible. None of this has changed since he coached me in 2008. His skill in handling relationships is far superior to everyone I know in football, which is not something you can often see. ”
Hoagland recalled in detail what touched him: "A few days before the 2019 Champions League final, I hadn't retired yet, but I wanted to go to Australia. I want to see different places, like Australia or mlies. I know Robbie Fowler is the head coach of Brisbane. I was sitting with my wife for coffee, and I thought: Maybe I can ask Klopp, and he might help me find out if Fowler needs players. "It was just a joke I was playing with my wife, I messaged Klopp and he replied straight: 'I'll talk to him now.'" ”
"That's why Klopp has achieved what he is now, and everyone loves him. That's why everyone wants to work for him and works desperately. ”
"He has great balance and can be serious in training, but on the other hand it will also give you a lot of fun. If you deflect a shot 30 meters, he'll laugh. He is sensitive to awkward situations and will resolve them perfectly. Every member of the coaching staff feels like they are needed, everyone has their own responsibilities, which is why they can grow as a team. ”