Jurgen Klopp explains how it feels to be working over Christmas for the first time in his life

Published 15:03 24 Dec 2015 GMT

Simon Lloyd

Jurgen Klopp explains how it feels to be working over Christmas for the first time in his life

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he's happy to be in England - even though he'll be working during the Christmas period for the first time ever.

Back in his native Germany, football stops for a winter break each year, allowing players and coaching staff to spend time with their families. But with a Boxing Day trip to table-topping Leicester in store, things will be very different for the former Borussia Dortmund coach this year. "This is the first time in my life I've lived in a foreign country, and it's different – but everything is OK," he explained.

"It's not the most emotional Christmas I ever had, but it's very special to be here.

"Of course we have to go out and do our best while everyone else wants to eat, drink and watch a film. It's harder for the players than for me because I've had a lot of Christmas Days. "But I will celebrate Jesus Christ today, no problem, and start preparing the game on Boxing Day for Leicester. I'm in the right place, everything is good, and we are in a special time."

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