PSG vs. Liverpool – An unprecedented confrontation between Klopp and Tuchel – Sport

In the penultimate CL group, two training giants meet, who are much more alike than they are.

The starting position is explosive: in a defeat against Liverpool, PSG missed the knockout stages of CL, even if Napoli beat home the Red Star Belgrade. PSG coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledged the seriousness of the situation: "A match with a lot of pressure we are already feeling". After all, the last attacker in question is on board. "Neymar and Mbappé will be in the starting lineup," Tuchel announced on Tuesday.

Jürgen Klopps FC Liverpool can travel to Paris with a large chest. 10 wins and 3 draws represent the best start of club history in the Premier League. But in the "first class", the finalists of the last LC campaign in the group stage could also be taken.

It is now the duel of the capital CL between the emotional Klopp and Kopfgesteuerte Tuchel. But is this cliché correct?

Christian Heidel is the one who needs to know. The current sports director of Schalke has already coached the Bundesliga as a manager in Mainz. He says: "We must not be too guided by appearances." Because: "in terms of content, both are pursuing a similar approach."

The 55-year-old realizes: "Both are remarkable in the conversation with the player." Klopp "is therefore a human catcher who always finds the right word at the right time." total ".

And what are the differences between the two best coaches? Heidel describes:

• "Klopp still wants to improve his game."
• "Tuchel deals a little more with the opponent."

It will be interesting to see what approach will be successful on Wednesday night. the Sport Bild already entitled: "Does Tuchel go to Klopp for the job?" But do not forget: Liverpool has lost all four of their last appearances in the Champions League.

Broadcasting: SRF Two, Champions League, 28.11.18, 00:00