General
gegenpressing
What does gegenpressing mean?
A high-intensity tactic where a team swarms to win the ball back the instant they lose it, high up the pitch.
"Klopp's gegenpressing suffocated them the moment they tried to build out."
Origin
German 'gegen' (against/counter) plus 'pressing'; associated with Jurgen Klopp.
Frequently asked questions
What is gegenpressing in football?
It is a high-intensity tactic where a team immediately swarms to win the ball back the moment they lose it, usually high up the pitch.
What does gegenpressing mean literally?
It combines the German 'gegen', meaning against or counter, with 'pressing', so it literally means counter-pressing.
Which manager is famous for gegenpressing?
Jurgen Klopp is the coach most associated with gegenpressing, using it at Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool.
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