"It is a path we have chosen to take, and it is about a lot of things. It is a clear identity. It requires tough training, that you work on the field functionally and at high intensity as often as you can. Also, the rhythm of the match will always be decisive in that regard. It is inspired by many, including Klopp and Liverpool, who we look to mirror in many ways."
"In their last four games, Bodo/Glimt have beaten Man City, Atletico Madrid, and now Inter twice. This was no smash and grab. It was a convincing performance over two legs ending in an emphatic 5-2 win on aggregate."
"Klopp has reached four Champions League finals, three of which were during his time at Anfield. That kind of consistent dominance proves his footballing philosophy works in Europe. Knutsen's decision to replicate that dominance is paying off in spades."
Bodo/Glimt has emerged as the Champions League season's standout story, eliminating Inter Milan with a dominant 5-2 aggregate victory. In their last four matches, the Norwegian side has defeated Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, and Inter twice. Manager Kjetil Knutsen credits much of their success to adopting a front-footed, pressing style inspired by Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool. Norway's winter off-season allows Bodo/Glimt to focus entirely on European competition without domestic league distractions. Knutsen emphasizes that their clear identity requires intense training and functional field work at high intensity. This tactical approach, mirroring Liverpool's philosophy that has produced consistent Champions League success, demonstrates that systematic pressing and identity can overcome individual quality differences in European football.
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