http://www.martiperarnau.com/tactica/differences-between-sacchis-klopps-and-guardiolas-counterpressing-concepts/ Guardiola’s goal with his counterpress is thus to prevent counters, to prevent a deformation of his attacking shape and to being able to secure the ball. Here lies the big difference to Jürgen Klopp, now coach of Liverpool FC and former CL-finalist and twice German double winner with Borussia Dortmund.