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Jurgen Klopp can't hide his frustration on the touchline

Take a look at the most successful managers and how they behave on the touchline, and you will learn a lot about the character and mentality that makes them winners.

The relaxed sulk of Manchester United's Jose Mourinho, the intense stare of Zinedine Zidane, the passionate but calculated tactical instructions of Pep Guardiola, the thoughtful never-changing expressions of Mauricio Pochettino and Carlo Ancelotti. They are all very different to the insane actions of Jurgen Klopp.

Of course, there are exceptions to the rule. Antonio Conte kicked every ball as Chelsea claimed the Premier League title last season, and few managers can match the aggressive passion of Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid.

But, while they have an unwavering passion for their respective teams and the game itself, they also know when they need to transmit the right message to their players, and how to do it. It takes more than a post-match hug.

And this is where Klopp himself falls down. On Tuesday night, the pressure of wasting too many chances was clearly taking its toll on the manager. His frustration was evident, and the pressure he emitted to his players put the team on edge.

They became too desperate to score, snatching at chances when an element of composure was needed, and it was a reflection of the body language coming from the bench.

Likewise, when Saido Mane was sent off against Manchester City with Liverpool enjoying a decent start to the game, the natural reaction of the remaining ten players was to look to the bench for guidance having lost the services of their lone striker.

However, instead of reorganising and reassuring, Klopp was remonstrating with the fourth official about a decision that was not going to change.

As a result, the players only saw panic as they looked for inspiration, and it was no coincidence that Manchester City eventually went on to win the match by such a convincing 5-0 scoreline.

By the time Klopp had found his composure, the damage had been done. His job now is to fix these clear failings, or it will be Klopp himself who will be seen as the problem that needs to be fixed.