Graham Potter Copies Jurgen Klopp’s Celebration During Epic Champions League Night

Graham Potter Copies Jurgen Klopp’s Celebration During Epic Champions League Night

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:27 PM
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  • Graham Potter led Chelsea to a 2-0 epic win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday night
  • Goals from Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz got the job done for the Blues, who advanced at the expense of Dortmund
  • This was the first time Chelsea had secured back-to-back wins under Graham Potter's guidance since last October

Graham Potter appeared to copy Jurgen Klopp's trademark celebration on Tuesday night after an epic Champions League clash pitting Chelsea against Borussia Dortmund at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea, who have endured a disastrous run of form under Potter, were keen to upset Dortmund during the knockout clash to stand a chance of qualifying for the quarter-finals.

Having suffered a 1-0 defeat in the first leg played in Germany, the Blues knew too well only a win of a better margin would guarantee them qualification.

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Graham Potter celebrates after Chelsea wins the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match against Borussia Dortmund at Stamford Bridge. Photo by Justin Setterfield.
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Incredibly, Potter's men went on to get the job done as they stunned the Germans 2-0 to seal qualification for the last eight.

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A goal each from Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz in either half was enough to see Chelsea through.

Potter copies Klopp's celebration

Potter used the opportunity to possibly channel his inner Jurgen Klopp by copying the German's trademark celebration at full-time.

Daily Star reports the Chelsea boss crowned his side's victory with a fist pump, similar to what Klopp likes to do after Liverpool victories.

Fans were quick to take note of Potter's reaction, with one posting:

"Graham Potter just fist-bumped the crowd. So refreshing to see."

A second mocked:

“Graham Potter thought he was Klopp with those fist pumps."

A third added:

“Is Potter trying that Klopp fist pump? Well deserved win by Chelsea tonight."

Klopp's non-celebration vs Man United

Sports Brief also reported on Klopp declining to celebrate with his trademark fist pump celebration at Anfield, leaving fans confused.

Liverpool had just mauled their fiercest rivals, Man United by seven goals to nil and it seemed certain the Reds coach would be in high spirits.

However, the German tactician opted against celebrating the victory despite his charges storming to a historic win over the Red Devils.

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