Premier League awaits the debut of Klopp and 'Big Sam' Allardyce
The Premier League is back. Along with it comes the introduction of two new managers, Juergen Klopp (Liverpool) and Sam Allardyce (Sunderland).
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Klopp will have his first match as Liverpool manager tonight. Along with Klopp, another "old" person for this tournament, Sam Allardyce, will also return in a new position, the new head coach of Sunderland. Overall, the work that Big Sam has to do at Sunderland is considered more difficult and strenuous than Juergen Klopp at Liverpool.
After sacking Brendan Rodgers on October 4, The Kop have signed former Dortmund boss Klopp. His first game for Liverpool will be a difficult trip to Tottenham at White Hart Lane in the evening. This is the earliest game on Saturday, meaning the two teams will kick off after lunchtime, UK time - a time that has always annoyed many players and coaches in England.
Spurs are unbeaten at home this season, while Liverpool's record at White Hart Lane has been impressive, winning their last two away games 3-0 and 5-0.
Liverpool are currently 10th in the Premier League. On his inauguration day, Jurgen Klopp promised to “burn himself out” during his time at Anfield. However, he also asked people to be patient and give him time. He calls himself “The Normal One” rather than “Miracle Worker” even though he helped Dortmund win the Bundesliga and reach the Champions League final.
The German coach has had a training session with the team since his appointment last Friday. After the session, Brazilian midfielder Lucas said he was impressed with Klopp's "passion".
“He is quite open and likes to be close to his players. He is also very straightforward. That is what I have noticed in Klopp in the past few days and I think it is the best way to start a new journey,” Lucas shared.
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Jurgen Klopp in a training session with the team. |
In addition to Klopp, Allardyce will also return to the Premier League in the near future as head coach of Sunderland. He also had a short time playing for this team in the 1980-81 season. Currently, Sunderland is second to last in the Premier League table. This team nicknamed "Black Cats" is only above their Northeastern rivals Newcastle, the only team yet to win a match this season.
Last season, Sam Allardyce was the manager of West Ham. After the season ended, he left for good. He will return to the Premier League when his Sunderland team plays away at West Brom.
“We need to improve the confidence in the team a bit,” Allardyce said after his side picked up just three points from eight games.
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Big Sam is expected to help Sunderland "revive" |
Reigning champions Chelsea are currently three places above Sunderland (16th) and owner Roman Abramovich has publicly backed Jose Mourinho after their fourth defeat of the season at Southampton. Chelsea host Aston Villa on Saturday hoping to pick up another win after picking up just two league wins this season.
League leaders Man City host Bournemouth on the same day, their first meeting in 16 years. Man City are currently two points ahead of Arsenal, who travel to Watford, while Man United face a tough trip to Goodison Park to face Everton, who are currently in seventh place.
According to TT&VH