gegenpressing

American  

[gay-guhn-pres-ing] / ˈgeɪ gənˌprɛs ɪŋ /

noun

Soccer.

1. the tactic, on losing the ball to the opposing team, of not taking time to regroup but immediately seeking repossession, using aggressive pressure against the opposing team to take advantage of the brief disorganization that accompanies their gaining possession.

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gegenpressing

That’s where he worked under Ralf Ragnick, the current Austria coach who is known for a strategy known as gegenpressing, where teams aggressively pressure the ball any time they lose possession.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

"Klopp brought his philosophy of heavy metal football, gegenpressing, he changed Liverpool's way of being," said Coady.

From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2024

His aggressive gegenpressing, or counterpressing, system is the key to Liverpool’s ruthless attack, and it can be a pleasure to watch — provided you’re not supporting the team being subjected to it.

From New York Times ● Aug. 9, 2018

If Liverpool rest players – and Jurgen Klopp would be a damn gegenpressing fool to not do so – Everton will have a decent chance of their first derby win since 2010.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 7, 2018

Klopp's tried and trusted "gegenpressing" style and the pace provided by the likes of Daniel Sturridge and new £34m striker Sadio Mane appeared to leave Chelsea overcome with caution from the kick-off.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2016