Legendary coach Otto Rehhagel has sung the praises of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, saying he is “unique” and capable of taking charge of any team in the world.
The 81-year-old has a wealth of footballing experience behind him, having overseen a German record 832 Bundesliga matches and led Greece to an unlikely triumph at Euro 2004 in Portugal.
Klopp, meanwhile, is carving his own niche in football’s pantheon of greats, having overseen Liverpool’s Champions League final triumph in 2019 after a dramatic comeback win over Barcelona in the semi-final second leg.
And the former Mainz and Borussia Dortmund boss has continued that trend by leading the Anfield club to within touching distance of their first league title of the Premier League era.
Rehhagel is full of admiration for what his compatriot has achieved and says he is now in the position whereby he can take his career in any direction he wants.
“Jurgen's career is unique, just wonderful,” he told Bild. “I was worried that he would not lose a football game!
“Jurgen can inspire his players - and Liverpool has a lot of money. But he has also made the right choices with the players he has signed.
“I can't say where his career will end. He is still young and he will grow. The English championship is now important to him. He can do anything in the future.
“He could be the national coach, coach at Bayern - anything he wants. All doors are open to him.”
Rehhagel says that the secret to being a good coach is knowing how to build a squad and being given the opportunity to put that together.
“I couldn’t score goals from the bench and Klopp can’t either,” he said, “but if you have an absolute say, you can put your team together. Jurgen has the absolute say in Liverpool. He knows how to strengthen his team.”
Liverpool can close to within four wins of the Premier League title when they face West Ham at Anfield on Monday. Victory would re-establish a 22-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City with 11 games remaining.
Hocabimsuy
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Manchester win 2-0 Chelsea Lvp 0-3Baryn
maxm70
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you are putting same comment in all posts. and putting images of fake news created using an app called footy headlines. are you mad. we are not juve whose 2005 seria was takes back. you lost this case in court for record 20 times .
@Zosabeipu I did not create the images , I downloaded it on the internet because it is funny. And yes the news on it is fake. And Juve got caught in 2006 not 2005. 👌
maxm70
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U better stop saying this nonsense all the under our comment section do you understand.How can you be going around spreading rumors without any prove.this stupidity should stop now
@Joeybhadass Yes it is fake . If Bayern were really doing that they would of got caught a long time ago just as how Juve got caught in 2006.
Zosabeipu
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I doubt he might Join Bayern or any bundesliga club . Bayern fix their matches so there is not much competition in the Bundesliga😏
you are putting same comment in all posts. and putting images of fake news created using an app called footy headlines. are you mad. we are not juve whose 2005 seria was takes back. you lost this case in court for record 20 times .
FutbolLeninDaMaster
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Kloop build is team man he did buy it as you claim of pep, pep is nothing without the money and the selected team he knows will wins trophy. Let him coach ac Milan I want to see that. And don't ever compare him with kloop. The only thing pep has is that he is smart and always choose team that will get him trophy so he can be labeled the best manager but he isn't that just the truth. Why didn't he go to man city before their oil money came in and build the team?
idk why... reputation I guess. listen Tadd; the only way Klopp will be not be overlooked is if he wins all 3/4 trophies in the EPL. other than that he's just another great coach. he'll be known to give LP there first ever EPL trophy. and back to Back UCL.. only Madrid did that last
Taddkortz
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Pep brought in several players when he got to City Klopp did the same.. that's what a manager do, is manage the team he got already and he stays longer than 1 yr he knows who he needs. its logic sense.. Klopp not where Pep is yet
Kloop build is team man he did buy it as you claim of pep, pep is nothing without the money and the selected team he knows will wins trophy. Let him coach ac Milan I want to see that. And don't ever compare him with kloop. The only thing pep has is that he is smart and always choose team that will get him trophy so he can be labeled the best manager but he isn't that just the truth. Why didn't he go to man city before their oil money came in and build the team?
FutbolLeninDaMaster
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Oh because pep always go for an already established team when he went to Barca and Bayern are they not doing well already? When he went to city have they no won all the trophy he won? Pep has done nothing special compare to kloop that why till tomorrow any legend manager will tip kloop above pep. City Barca Bayern are all great team and have won all the trophies that pep won for they.........let pep go revive Lyon or ac Milan let's see how successful he is
Pep brought in several players when he got to City Klopp did the same.. that's what a manager do, is manage the team he got already and he stays longer than 1 yr he knows who he needs. its logic sense.. Klopp not where Pep is yet
Taddkortz
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Klopp legacy is still no where near Pep. he's on his way but anything can be cut off short. Atletico's Simeone, never lost a Round of 16 series . Liverpool have their backs against the wall. cause to ever shutdown any offense is a great defense and Pep is still alive, he can bring a UCL Trophy to City so history of today can still be either shattered or accomplished
Oh because pep always go for an already established team when he went to Barca and Bayern are they not doing well already? When he went to city have they no won all the trophy he won? Pep has done nothing special compare to kloop that why till tomorrow any legend manager will tip kloop above pep. City Barca Bayern are all great team and have won all the trophies that pep won for they.........let pep go revive Lyon or ac Milan let's see how successful he is
Joeybhadass
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I doubt he might Join Bayern or any bundesliga club . Bayern fix their matches so there is not much competition in the Bundesliga😏
U better stop saying this nonsense all the under our comment section do you understand.How can you be going around spreading rumors without any prove.this stupidity should stop now
Nusbciko
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KLOPP IS THE HOTTEST COACH IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW
what come on Kloop is the best coach in the EPL , He allso sould have stayed in Dortmund w/Bundesliga, He would be able to make us Better, until Hans Flick doesn't please our Board, he is my favorite for the future. E.T.HAG is our only real option. ✌🇩🇪⚽️
zumcikst
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come back home, coach german national team. They need you more
zumcikst
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I doubt he might Join Bayern or any bundesliga club . Bayern fix their matches so there is not much competition in the Bundesliga😏
fix?? they ain't juve mate, who bribed entire officials and got banned
FutbolLeninDaMaster
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the operative word in ur comment is "history" what is pep doing now? what is klopp doing now?
Klopp legacy is still no where near Pep. he's on his way but anything can be cut off short. Atletico's Simeone, never lost a Round of 16 series . Liverpool have their backs against the wall. cause to ever shutdown any offense is a great defense and Pep is still alive, he can bring a UCL Trophy to City so history of today can still be either shattered or accomplished
Harsh9
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okay😁😁
Saobkrsu
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he's one of the best, not the best. two differences. Pep extraordinary run with Barcą and City is still up in the book of history, I think you all forgot that. Klopp haven't won the treble recognition. he has put a team together by far and closing in on the EPL title. I see the greatest but not in a stretch of years. it's only been a year for Klopp. this app surely gets you all hyped up 🤦♂️
the operative word in ur comment is "history" what is pep doing now? what is klopp doing now?
FutbolLeninDaMaster
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he's one of the best, not the best. two differences. Pep extraordinary run with Barcą and City is still up in the book of history, I think you all forgot that. Klopp haven't won the treble recognition. he has put a team together by far and closing in on the EPL title. I see the greatest but not in a stretch of years. it's only been a year for Klopp. this app surely gets you all hyped up 🤦♂️
maxm70
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I doubt he might Join Bayern or any bundesliga club . Bayern fix their matches so there is not much competition in the Bundesliga😏
__arkopaul__
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see...I don't think..I can Speak Anything on This topic...Bcoz I don't have anything to... Best of Luck for your Future...That what I will say...
okay😁😁
Harsh9
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no you don't join a rival club like that..if he moved to another club I wouldn't have minded at all...
see...I don't think..I can Speak Anything on This topic...Bcoz I don't have anything to... Best of Luck for your Future...That what I will say...
kokdkmnpry
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both guys are perfect but Messi has a step ahead of Ronaldo 👍
Fuebeklnu
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Boss u don’t leave us okay? We want more trophies!!!
Not anytime soon don't think so after his recent contract signed.
Fuebeklnu
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Good compliment to the 1 and only Mt Klopp. Monday 24 February he will be like....YNWA another game taken 1 at a time. No please don't comment corner taken quickly if it was then it's TAA and Origi. RED
__arkopaul__
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See...There were also many People in my Life who turned to be Snake...But...see...Here I Think Lewandowski took the right step...If he wanted to succeed...He needed to Bayern Or any other club.....Yes..it wasn't right to move From Dortmund...But he had no Option if he wanted to move to Bayern...
no you don't join a rival club like that..if he moved to another club I wouldn't have minded at all...
Harsh9
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I don't like people who are fake and snakes..I am not just talking about footballers..but people in real life..many people whom I thought to be friends turned snakes..so I hate snakes
See...There were also many People in my Life who turned to be Snake...But...see...Here I Think Lewandowski took the right step...If he wanted to succeed...He needed to Bayern Or any other club.....Yes..it wasn't right to move From Dortmund...But he had no Option if he wanted to move to Bayern...
__arkopaul__
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I just don't Understand the fact that why you hate Lewandowski...Bcoz nearly Everytime I have commented something good about Lewandowski or A topic related to him...You are there to Say something or the other...Why???
I don't like people who are fake and snakes..I am not just talking about footballers..but people in real life..many people whom I thought to be friends turned snakes..so I hate snakes
TheBeautifulGame1
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Yep you guys have the best coach in the world 👏.
Not only coach but a father for us all
Harsh9
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wish klopp taught loyalty to some of his students..if you know what I mean
I just don't Understand the fact that why you hate Lewandowski...Bcoz nearly Everytime I have commented something good about Lewandowski or A topic related to him...You are there to Say something or the other...Why???
Harsh9
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wish klopp taught loyalty to some of his students..if you know what I mean
Ok....
Timothy_Bayern
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Boss u don’t leave us okay? We want more trophies!!!
Yep you guys have the best coach in the world 👏.
boccklptyz
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Jurgen klopp Legendary Mastermind Unique Coach i Respect and i Wish he Move to Germany 🇩🇪National Coach...Plz🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
yosdlrst
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are u gay
I think
Vawaduyz
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KLOPP IS THE HOTTEST COACH IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW
are u gay
TheBeautifulGame1
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Boss u don’t leave us okay? We want more trophies!!!
tdelchev
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Kloppo is great I love him! Liverpool are lucky to have him!
juabdenopy
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I don't Think Klopp will Coach Bayern..Bcoz of the fact that He was Dortmund coach and He would be loyal to them by not Coaching their Rivals...But For Germany ...wow That be Surely great....He would be the Perfect fit...
he is one of the best not near the best!
__arkopaul__
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I don't Think Klopp will Coach Bayern..Bcoz of the fact that He was Dortmund coach and He would be loyal to them by not Coaching their Rivals...But For Germany ...wow That be Surely great....He would be the Perfect fit...
wish klopp taught loyalty to some of his students..if you know what I mean
Henryrukis
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KLOPP IS THE HOTTEST COACH IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW
Badshahking
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ronnie_luv
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*BEST COACH IN THE WORLD AT PRESENT* he has unique techniques and amazing managing skills *DEFINITELY ONE TO BE REMEMBERED*
noraaaa
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srsly anything he want they should go and coach an NBA team and sign haaland
killer101
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"81-year-old" age exposed
Harsh9
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I don't Think Klopp will Coach Bayern..Bcoz of the fact that He was Dortmund coach and He would be loyal to them by not Coaching their Rivals...But For Germany ...wow That be Surely great....He would be the Perfect fit...
putdeinryz
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no....keep him for as long he wants to be with LIVERPOOL....enough is enough...⚽️👍🏻up us.....
Aya_Walim
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The humble, cheeky, lovable, humourous and admirable boss.
Abdelmonen21
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KLOPP RESPEST LIVERPOOL SO HE WILL NOT GO