An aggressive start, employing Dortmund's usual tactics.
Wang Shuo listened intently.
As the on-field captain, he needed to understand the head coach's tactical intentions and lead his teammates in executing them on the pitch.
The coach's talk lasted for about seven to eight minutes.
Next up was the motivational speech.
When it came to the pep talk, there was no designated speaker.
Some head coaches were great motivators, so they'd do it themselves.
Others would delegate it to an assistant coach, the captain, or even a particularly charismatic player.
It was something the locker room decided for itself.
Dortmund's situation was also rather unique.
Weidenfeller had never been much of a motivational speaker, so he usually kept quiet.
Klopp, on the other hand, was much more passionate and usually gave the speech himself.
Previously, Klopp never bothered to ask; he would just step up and do it.
Everyone was used to this.
