Revealed: How Jurgen Klopp's tactics at Tottenham had a huge impact on Liverpool

Liverpool covered more ground in Jurgen Klopp's first game in charge than in any game all season

JUREGN KLOPP is already having a positive effect on Liverpool, according to statistics from his first game in charge.

 

While the German may only have been in charge for a week, he appears to he getting across his famous 'gegenpress' philosophy to his new group of players.

As data from the EA SPORTS player performance index shows, Klopp's players covered more miles on Saturday than in any other game this term.

 

Ultimately the new style was unable to produce a win, but the  0-0 draw gave the Anfield faithful an encouraging glimpse into what their side might look like under the new boss.

They also became the only team to outrun Spurs in a Premier League game this season, while James Milner was the busiest player on the pitch, covering 13.1km.

 

Opponent             

Tottenham (72.1 miles covered)

Everton (66.1)

Aston Villa (65.8)

Norwich City (69.6)

Manchester United (67.8)

West Ham United (65)

Arsenal (68.6)

Bournemouth (67.6)

Stoke City (65.6)

Data courtesy of the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index, the Official Player Rating Index of the Barclays Premier League.