Klopp and Pochettino Blast World Cup Hydration Breaks

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has joined USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino in publicly criticizing the World Cup's hydration breaks, claiming they are disrupting the flow of fixtures. The breaks, implemented during group stage matches due to extreme heat, allow teams to regroup tactically but have drawn ire from coaches who feel they undermine the intensity and pace of knockout-style football. Both Klopp and Pochettino argue that the breaks 'hold the game hostage,' with Klopp specifically noting t...