"I could write a book about public pressure. It would be the same sentence for 200 pages: 'Ignore it, period!'" From winning promotion to the Bundesliga with Mainz after two failed attempts, to lifting the Champions League trophy with Liverpool in his third final, Jurgen Klopp’s managerial career has been defined by elite triumphs—but also by significant setbacks. In a long-form interview with The Red Bulletin, the Red Bull Group’s Head of Soccer reflected on his unwavering optimism and why it is vital for a coach to tune out external noise. "I’ve had a wonderful career, yet some people say: 'But he still lost three Champions League finals.' Okay, but I’d have to be a complete idiot to only focus on that. It’s up to me to decide how I process the events of my life," the former Borussia Dortmund boss shared. "If you lose a match, you can tell yourself the tactical idea was wrong. Or, you can tell yourself the idea was right, but the execution, timing, and precision weren’t optimal… By doing that, you give yourself the chance to do better next time." He concluded with a piece of wisdom aimed at coaches everywhere: "Giving your all doesn’t mean getting it all, but it is the only way to get anything at all."
Jurgen Klopp (Red Bull Group Head of Soccer): "Giving your all doesn’t mean getting it all"