When Jurgen Klopp did so, it spoke volumes that the conversation focused on pressure not prizes.

While his thoughts were primarily focused on today's trip to a "wounded" Chelsea, Klopp found himself recalling the unprecedented slump he endured at Borussia Dortmund last season which left him firmly in the spotlight.

The downturn ran into the New Year as Klopp, beset by injuries and without his best player following the sale of Robert Lewandowski, won just four of his first 19 league games.