The analysis of statistics is a big part of the modern game, and it's important as a modern manager to embrace areas that can help your team and players improve.
I will always fight for my life for Liverpool, and that will be on and off the field.
I think my history as a coach shows I like players who are gifted technically and have courage when it comes to being in possession of a football. That is a key quality for me.
The quality of people you have around you as a manager is so vital. There are various factors that influence that process; fitness, form and the tactical approach to your opponent are all areas I review on a daily basis.
Even more important than statistics is then having the staff that can take the data and ensure it's presented in a way that improves individuals and teams.
I believe a young player will run through a barbed wire fence for you. An older player looks for a hole in the fence, he’ll try and get his way through it some way, but the young player will fight for you.
My days tend to be packed, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I enjoy my work, and it is a privilege to do what I do.
I have a senior staff meeting every day, with key personnel who interface with the players - coaches, the medical staff, our analyst department. This is a useful exercise as it means we are all across what is happening and they are aware of my expectations.
If you look at the world-class performers at the top of the game, their numbers are just exceptional and that is the level he is at.
If you give a bad player time, he can play. If you give a good player time, he can kill you.
The responsibility will always go with the manager - you put out the team.
I think I've proven I can build a team that plays a way of football that excites and challenges at the top end of the table.
I've always been one to arrive early for work; preparation is a big part of how I work, and I like to be in my office going through plans for the upcoming training sessions or meetings I have.
I can categorically tell you that Mario Balotelli will not be at Liverpool.
It's the nature of it. The players will want to compete at the highest level they possibly can.
I hope when my time as Liverpool manager is over, I'm remembered as someone who improved the team and left the club in a better position than I inherited it.
I was surprised we were playing in Manchester and have a referee from Greater Manchester.
I think football management has obviously changed and evolved in terms of practices and methods, but I would say the values we strive to hold are the same as great men like Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.
Of course, as manager, the selection of the team is very much one of the biggest responsibilities I personally take, but I come to that decision thanks to advice and support of the people around me.
I meet regularly with my staff to ensure they are aware of what I want, but also to make sure they have the chance to influence the process and use all of their knowledge to help prepare the group.
I'm blessed to be supported by some brilliant staff, who are all experts in their field and dedicated to what they do.
I don't see coach job stressful, I really don't. Of course, there is pressure and expectation, but I wouldn't necessarily equate that with stress.
