{"id":297779,"date":"2023-11-28T12:39:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T12:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=297779"},"modified":"2023-11-28T12:39:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T12:39:46","slug":"liverpool-dressing-room-rules-change-as-new-leaders-leave-their-stamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/liverpool-dressing-room-rules-change-as-new-leaders-leave-their-stamp\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool dressing room rules ‘change’ as new leaders leave their stamp"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liverpool earned an impressive draw away at Man City | Football Digest<\/h3>\n

Liverpool\u2019s new leadership team have reportedly set new dressing room rules in a bid to win over their team-mates. The summer departures of Jordan Henderson and James Milner saw Jurgen Klopp appoint a new group to oversee the dressing room.<\/p>\n

Virgil van Dijk was appointed as club captain after Henderson\u2019s controversial exit to Al-Ettifaq. The Dutchman\u2019s promotion saw Trent Alexander-Arnold handed the vice-captaincy.<\/p>\n

Henderson and Milner reportedly adopted strict rules during their time as leaders of the Anfield dressing room. Missteps such as poor timekeeping or the use of a mobile phone at the dinner table would result in a fine.<\/p>\n

Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold are claimed to have introduced a more lenient approach since their appointments as captain and vice-captain, respectively. The defensive duo have reportedly encouraged collective responsibility.<\/p>\n

According to the Liverpool Echo, the adapted rules have prompted a more serene culture at the AXA Training Centre. Indeed, a positive start to the Premier League season has helped, but it has supposedly been noted that the players seem more relaxed.<\/p>\n

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Van Dijk has also introduced a team huddle before matches. The move is designed to relay a rousing final pep talk to his team-mates, but it has also helped to raise the atmosphere in the moments before kick-off at Anfield.<\/p>\n

The report adds that Van Dijk is not a loud captain, constantly bellowing at team-mates off the pitch. Instead, colleagues know when to listen when the Dutchman does indeed issue instructions during training and matches.<\/p>\n

Liverpool have enjoyed a positive start to the season, losing only one of their 13 Premier League matches. Klopp might have preferred to have flipped their four draws into victories, but there is a solid foundation to push for the title in the second half of the campaign.<\/p>\n

Alexander-Arnold\u2019s thumping equaliser in Saturday\u2019s 1-1 draw with Manchester City helped prove that the Reds have moved on from last season\u2019s disastrous form. A summer rejuvenation – with several new signings performing well – has seen Klopp successfully overhaul his squad.<\/p>\n