Dutch fitness coach Raymond Verheijen has claimed that Jurgen Klopp's intense training and playing style is the reason for Liverpool falling short in two finals last season.

Liverpool lost the League Cup final against Manchester City in February after a penalty shoot-out, before also losing to Sevilla in the Europa League final just three months later.
And while Verheijen believes Klopp is a 'fantastic coach' he also claims that Liverpool will struggle in the later part of the season due to their intense training regime.

​"Jurgen Klopp. Fantastic coach. Great in developing a playing style. But does not have a clue about the principles of periodisation," ​the former Wales assistant manager wrote on Twitter.

"Many injured Liverpool players withdrew from national team. Imagine how big injury crisis would have been if Liverpool had played in Europe?

"Because of Klopp's intense training & playing style, it's very likely the Liverpool players will struggle in the last months of this season.

"It's important for young coaches to know there is a reason why Klopp is the manager who has lost the most cup finals at the end of a season.

"A lesson young coaches can learn from Klopp's mistake: Intense training is crucial to improve players but plan moment/amount very carefully.

"The fact that Klopp reaches so many finals proves he is a top coach. But a more extensive analysis shows his approach clearly has some flaws




"It's normal the fans only look at the short term results. But young coaches should look at the underlying process and long term results."

Liverpool have started the 2016/17 campaign in fine form, recording five wins from their opening seven games.

But consistency will be key for Klopp this season and a Monday night game against rivals Man Utd after the international break will be a prime opportunity for the German to cement his title-credentials this season.

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