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

Scott Murray, who is to football liveblogs what Ralf Rangnick is to gegenpressing, has written in with more Krautrock news.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 28, 2021

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

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

Klopp's "gegenpressing" style is well-known - high intensity pressure on opponents.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2015