Match Day Thread Danny Ings: How I've prepared for life under Jürgen Klopp

Danny Ings has revealed how he went to every effort during last season's injury nightmare to ensure he is ready for life under Jürgen Klopp next term.
The striker suffered a partial tear of his ACL in October - just a matter of days after Klopp's appointment - a blow which effectively ended his maiden campaign at Anfield.
But Ings' commitment to the rehabilitation programme laid out by the club's medical staff saw him make an appearance as a substitute in the final Barclays Premier League game of the season at West Bromwich Albion.
And the 23-year-old has explained that his diligence went beyond simply meeting the gruelling physical demands placed upon him.
He has, in fact, also been preparing for next season from a tactical perspective during his time on the sidelines.
"It's very important after an injury like this to ensure you go above and beyond to make sure you're at your best," the forward told Goal.com.
"I couldn't change the fact that I did my ACL, but I could control how I reacted to it. That's what I focused on, becoming stronger mentally and physically, but I also used the time to learn.
"I paid attention to the counter-pressing, which suits my game so much, and how and when to use it.
"I saw how much work happens off the ball, the compact defending so you don't allow the opposition to break, and the movement required from the strikers.
"Every game I watched was as a supporter, encouraging the lads, but I also took everything I could from them."
While Ings' injury brought an end to a run of three goals in five appearances for the Reds, his harrying off the ball had played just as big a role in quickly turning him into a fans' favourite.
The former Burnley man understands that hard work is exactly what supporters want to see when they turn out to see their team, and has talked up the importance of the special relationship with the Anfield crowd.
"I like to give the fans what they expect to see from someone representing their club," he added.
"We all grew up as football fans, and we know what we wanted from the players we supported. So now, I want them to see me pressing, to see me tracking back or running beyond, to see me making tackles and scoring goals.
"At the end of the day, we're all one and we can only achieve great things if we all give 100 per cent. That's what I've learnt Liverpool is all about since I've been here - strength together - and we saw some of the power of that at Anfield on European nights and I think that's only the start."
Such devotion to the cause is part of Ings' character, and he has promised fans that they can expect more of the same when he sees plenty more action in 2016-17.
"I want to give everything I've got, I want to impress, I want to do whatever I can to help the team," he enthused.
"I want to win trophies and I want to be part of a successful club. I know that in order for that to happen, us players have to make it happen. I know pre-season is about fitness and not not going all out, but I don't know how to relax when it comes to football.
"Even in my first few full sessions back after rehab I was running around like a kid chasing every pass, closing down and being desperate to score goals in training. I think it's just from passion and desire and I don't think that will change."
http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/fir...how-i-ve-prepared-for-life-under-jurgen-klopp

 

So basically he's conducted himself to the standard you'd expect of any professional in any job not least one making hundreds of thousands of pounds a year.

Slow news day I think

 

One thing I am sure of , he is going to score more goals than Benteke.Also, he fits in into Jurgen Klopp's
system of play

 

Shame there's so many of them that don't.

But you're right, it's the close season and football journos have to have something to get them out of bed before lunch.

 

For sure

Just hate the 'omg so much respect what a man' stuff we seem to only reserve for sports people/celebrities doing normal things

 

Hey guys, I train in the gym most days, watch every Liverpool game and even watch a few Youtube footy videos, sometimes at the same time as being in the gym. Where's my news story in the national media and can I get paid hundreds of thousands of pounds a week to just train in the gym, watch Liverpool games and watch a few Youtube footy videos ?

Sickens me how sportspeople are built up and idolised as mentioned. Pretty much anybody can do what they do in terms of fitness (discounting innate skill in what sport they play although plenty have this) with the correct training and dietary regime and achieve similar fitness levels with discipline

 

Yup... can appreciate the discipline way more with rugby players. That's a serious life style commitment.

 

Agree, to some extent. The very large framed muscular rugby players yes that it is big commitment and discipline to maintain the leanness and the muscle mass as well so they are v disciplined. The fat **** type ones not so much

 

don't particularly agree... why? cos if he gets that few games he'll struggle.. most of bentekes goals came as a sub.

So I do think while the guy talks a good game.. and i'd agree his style is right down klopp's alley.... well... he is a borini. he misses the target.

So.. if he plays and helps us create goals i won't care if he scores x or y.. he will eithe rplay left or right side IMO... not as a striker

 

I'm looking forward to seeing Ings next season, he'll put the effort in that's for sure.

 

He'll be a decent 3rd choice for us.

 

Yeah, impact sub or used against certain teams a good option and someone who will try very hard to be first choice.

 

Origi, Sturridge and Ings, plus Firmino as False 9.

Pretty much stocked up front.

 

This... don't get the love in.

He screams average.

 

I agree in that he's an average player but he'll only ever be 3rd choice back up - he's still pretty young, English, probably on low wages and he suits our style.

 

Yes, we need players like Ings it's not like we can afford to buy a top quality striker only for him to sit on the bench...oh yeah Benteke needs to leave.

 

all true. he's an english borini. he can do a job... better than lambert who could not run. Stick him on with 20 to go or in cups v lower league teams.

If he finds a role wide i nthe line of 3 behind a striker i think he can be a useful option.

 

Ings will be second choice once Studge ****s off

 

He might as well be 2nd choice now because Sturridge isn't going to be available for over half the season anyway.

 

Origi's not got a great injury record either.