Jurgen Klopp is already a Premier League great in his own right, but the Liverpool boss has recently been compared to Manchester United icon Sir Alex Ferguson by Jamie Redknapp.
The Sky Sports regular was keen to heap huge praise on the Reds manager for the way that Klopp has transformed Liverpool into title challengers once again after a difficult season last term. The summer transfer window hardly made things easier, with key figures like Jordan Henderson, Roberto Firmino and Fabinho all leaving for Saudi Arabia.
The Reds also missed out on some of their priority transfer targets, but landing the signatures of Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Wataru Endo has served Liverpool's midfield in good stead. Redknapp has likened Klopp's signings to the kind of rebuild Ferguson achieved so many times at United.
"This has been an incredible rebuild, to be in this position right now and how he's turned it around, Jurgen Klopp," Redknapp told Sky Sports. "From looking like a team I didn't quite know where they were going, I was thinking two or three years before Liverpool can challenge again.
"To get them in this position just shows you how good Jurgen Klopp is. Alex Ferguson was the best at it. He would always reinvent teams, bring in new players. Jurgen Klopp is showing that quality very quickly this year and I'm so excited by this team."
Next up for Liverpool in the Premier League fixture list is a meeting with fierce rivals United knowing a win would see them end the week top of the table. A desperately out of form Red Devils side make the trip to Anfield on Sunday having lost 12 of their 24 games across all competitions this term.
Last time these sides met in Merseyside, Liverpool ran out 7-0 winners in what was one of the darkest days in United's modern history. Klopp has already played down the chances of such a result happening again.
"The 7-0 we knew that day it was a freak result that happens once in a lifetime. If it helps anyone for the next game it is the team who lost 7-0 and not the team who won 7-0," claimed the Liverpool boss.
"If you take it all out of consideration and just play a football game against the historical rival of Liverpool at home at Anfield that itself must make it a special game and that's what I want to see from us, a special game.
"It is a home game. It is for the people. We know what it means. No-one would expect us not to care. We care a lot (but) we cannot go nuts before the game already."
Kwocodile
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Shut ur trap f00l… 20 years indeed, your dad must have done a bad job telling u the tales of the EPL… BTW the article said the mangers not the clubs and don’t deceive yourself, your club ain’t doing so well in the last 10 years either…
Not doing well in the last 10 years you say... funny how within half a month your club's last "10 years" is literally oh my goodness 2nd in the league, crashed out of UCL with one of the worse English club record and celebrating a league cup like winning the UCL. F00L[Crylaugh]
Daphoenix23
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If you compare the value of then back then to what klopp spent in recent years at liverpool u will see it amolst times two of it
Can you mention the very expensive signing Ferguson did in the 2000s? Talk about value
Daphoenix23
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Yes never compare the 2 manager. Let's compare the two clubs since Klopp joined instead[Crylaugh] Liverpool in 8 yrs: 1 UCL, 1 EPL, 1 Super cup, 1 Club WC, 1 Carabao, 1 FA cup, 1 Community shield $886mil spent $547.4mil Sales United in 8 yrs: 1 FA cup, 2 Carabao, 1 Community shield, 1 UEL $1.2bil spent $300mil sales Spending over a billion dollars for 2 league cup, 1 FA cup, 1 Community shield and 1 UEL is laughable. City spent around 1.4billion for 5 EPL and 1 UCL That's the level you should be at after spending over a billion on players. Humble yourself kid, your club is nothing but history comparing to City. United always laugh at Liverpool's 30yr EPL drought, FYI your club is at 20yrs without EPL now and won't be winning it anything soon. Even spurs have a better chance to win it
Shut ur trap f00l… 20 years indeed, your dad must have done a bad job telling u the tales of the EPL… BTW the article said the mangers not the clubs and don’t deceive yourself, your club ain’t doing so well in the last 10 years either…
isaacluc80
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he can not be compared to Alex Ferguson
Kwocodile
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Never compare the two… The amount of money klopp has spent on signings in over 8 years and has just 1 EPL, 1 UCL and 1 FA Cup to show for is not on Ferguson’s level at all…. There’s no comparison at all….
Yes never compare the 2 manager. Let's compare the two clubs since Klopp joined instead[Crylaugh] Liverpool in 8 yrs: 1 UCL, 1 EPL, 1 Super cup, 1 Club WC, 1 Carabao, 1 FA cup, 1 Community shield $886mil spent $547.4mil Sales United in 8 yrs: 1 FA cup, 2 Carabao, 1 Community shield, 1 UEL $1.2bil spent $300mil sales Spending over a billion dollars for 2 league cup, 1 FA cup, 1 Community shield and 1 UEL is laughable. City spent around 1.4billion for 5 EPL and 1 UCL That's the level you should be at after spending over a billion on players. Humble yourself kid, your club is nothing but history comparing to City. United always laugh at Liverpool's 30yr EPL drought, FYI your club is at 20yrs without EPL now and won't be winning it anything soon. Even spurs have a better chance to win it
tudbclostz
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you didn't talk about the reff of England that sport him,
no matter where you view it, Ferguson is great coach. he's the success of man U
tudbclostz
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klopp ha only one UCL. fergusson has 2
klopp has only one UCL. fergusson gat 2
tudbclostz
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let me assure something here. after furgurson's 8 seasons, he had even no ucl, by now klopp had more trophies than him so what's the point of comparing the too
klopp ha only one UCL. fergusson has 2
Kwocodile
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People quickly forget u when you are losing. Pep is the only manager who can turn things around. Tell us the big players Klopp had made. Yeah Liverpool is winning but is still not convinced. Can Klopp lost Sala,Trend... and perform like Pep does all season when Debrune, Stones,Haland ... are not available ??
We had Karius in goal and still made it to a UCL final. Won UCL with Lovern, Milner and Origi. As for big players Klopp made? Depends on what you mean by made. Nurture? Improved? From unknown to star player? Because he literally "made" Lewandowski, Götze, Aubameyang and TAA by the way you asked the question.
Pakclrstu
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sir Alex Ferguson is arguably the best manager in the EPL. he won all the competitions and produced the world player of the year after spending less compared to Pep and Klopp. feggie won the CL in 2008 and got to the final in 2009 with a fantastic record of not losing a match. Vidic and Ferdinand were his key in defence. The much touted treeble by Guadiola was achieved by Ferguson in 1999 when he defeated Bayern Munich in the final a stoppage time goal. Another wizard is Arsene Wenger that made qualification for CL look so easy. no Mater how bad Arsenal was in the season, they will always qualify. A memorable moment was in 2005, when they beat Beckham, rolando and Zidane's Madrid, Riquame's Villareal to the final without conceding a goal. obky to loose to Rijkard's barca in an extra time goal with Campbell sent off.
Heyy fergie has no fxkn CL the whole world know
Juceopstz
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sir Alex Ferguson is arguably the best manager in the EPL. he won all the competitions and produced the world player of the year after spending less compared to Pep and Klopp. feggie won the CL in 2008 and got to the final in 2009 with a fantastic record of not losing a match. Vidic and Ferdinand were his key in defence. The much touted treeble by Guadiola was achieved by Ferguson in 1999 when he defeated Bayern Munich in the final a stoppage time goal. Another wizard is Arsene Wenger that made qualification for CL look so easy. no Mater how bad Arsenal was in the season, they will always qualify. A memorable moment was in 2005, when they beat Beckham, rolando and Zidane's Madrid, Riquame's Villareal to the final without conceding a goal. obky to loose to Rijkard's barca in an extra time goal with Campbell sent off.
let me assure something here. after furgurson's 8 seasons, he had even no ucl, by now klopp had more trophies than him so what's the point of comparing the too
Juceopstz
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Klopp is doing well apart from excuse side. I prefer him to Pep, he spend less and get results. If klopp team get injuries they'll still perform but not pep
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what if we raise those figures to >50? how much has klopp spent on the payers each
keddkmsz
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ee why he cnt do it at man untend then!
cemeikopry
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People quickly forget u when you are losing. Pep is the only manager who can turn things around. Tell us the big players Klopp had made. Yeah Liverpool is winning but is still not convinced. Can Klopp lost Sala,Trend... and perform like Pep does all season when Debrune, Stones,Haland ... are not available ??
you are kidding right? Klopp lost Coutinho, lost Mane, lost Henderson yet still challenging for the title. Aren't you aware of that? You are a joke sir.
rasadnosy
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klopp is far better dan Ferg
betaiortu
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needs more titles.. almost doesn't count 😕😔
rasadnosy
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sir Alex Ferguson is arguably the best manager in the EPL. he won all the competitions and produced the world player of the year after spending less compared to Pep and Klopp. feggie won the CL in 2008 and got to the final in 2009 with a fantastic record of not losing a match. Vidic and Ferdinand were his key in defence. The much touted treeble by Guadiola was achieved by Ferguson in 1999 when he defeated Bayern Munich in the final a stoppage time goal. Another wizard is Arsene Wenger that made qualification for CL look so easy. no Mater how bad Arsenal was in the season, they will always qualify. A memorable moment was in 2005, when they beat Beckham, rolando and Zidane's Madrid, Riquame's Villareal to the final without conceding a goal. obky to loose to Rijkard's barca in an extra time goal with Campbell sent off.
you didn't talk about the reff of England that sport him,
kahcnprsz
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People quickly forget u when you are losing. Pep is the only manager who can turn things around. Tell us the big players Klopp had made. Yeah Liverpool is winning but is still not convinced. Can Klopp lost Sala,Trend... and perform like Pep does all season when Debrune, Stones,Haland ... are not available ??
Pauaklmpsz
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No one can challenge Klopp rebuild club without waste money...Legend
His a great Managet in terms of budget and best results compared to klopp. But don't think his better than Fergie. Fergie built his young side five years in advance. Look at the class of 92 and how they came won the treble back in 99. If you say klopp is outright amongst all then you started watching football yesterday. Start watching .it's documentaries
tudbclostz
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sir Alex Ferguson is arguably the best manager in the EPL. he won all the competitions and produced the world player of the year after spending less compared to Pep and Klopp. feggie won the CL in 2008 and got to the final in 2009 with a fantastic record of not losing a match. Vidic and Ferdinand were his key in defence. The much touted treeble by Guadiola was achieved by Ferguson in 1999 when he defeated Bayern Munich in the final a stoppage time goal. Another wizard is Arsene Wenger that made qualification for CL look so easy. no Mater how bad Arsenal was in the season, they will always qualify. A memorable moment was in 2005, when they beat Beckham, rolando and Zidane's Madrid, Riquame's Villareal to the final without conceding a goal. obky to loose to Rijkard's barca in an extra time goal with Campbell sent off.
Mouabenrty
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even Ferguson would not survive more than 3 years in one if he manage football club from 2010 to till now,no disrespect
my-blood-is-red
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Never compare the two… The amount of money klopp has spent on signings in over 8 years and has just 1 EPL, 1 UCL and 1 FA Cup to show for is not on Ferguson’s level at all…. There’s no comparison at all….
If you compare the value of then back then to what klopp spent in recent years at liverpool u will see it amolst times two of it
tanyaforgwe11
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You see this Graveyard all you people are talking about🤔 Manchester United that i know may turn it to Burial grand 🤷🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬🚶🚶🚶
Lol 😂, could not even beat bunmuoth that Liverpool won with red card
sezceikluz
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Spend which less..? Stop deceiving yourself, Klopp is a crazy spender… VanDijk Alisson Konate Szoboslai Nunez Diaz Jotta None of the mentioned names are worth less than 40mill… what do you call that? Cheap spending…
We will see later who is crazy and what is crazy
sezceikluz
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Ahh once ur on top of EPL they celebrate u n call u great, then if u slip they troll u down🥲
Don't cry just remind PEP those sweet words of( City will win EPL) he is trying to comfort you city fans with can't work this season. This season it's not Gunners trying to catch up it liverpool running away with this title.
Daphoenix23
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Klopp is doing well apart from excuse side. I prefer him to Pep, he spend less and get results. If klopp team get injuries they'll still perform but not pep
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Spend which less..? Stop deceiving yourself, Klopp is a crazy spender… VanDijk Alisson Konate Szoboslai Nunez Diaz Jotta None of the mentioned names are worth less than 40mill… what do you call that? Cheap spending…
Yenabcnt
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You see this Graveyard all you people are talking about🤔 Manchester United that i know may turn it to Burial grand 🤷🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬🚶🚶🚶
Daphoenix23
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Never compare the two… The amount of money klopp has spent on signings in over 8 years and has just 1 EPL, 1 UCL and 1 FA Cup to show for is not on Ferguson’s level at all…. There’s no comparison at all….
AlAzeem
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pls don't compare them both that's disrespectful at this stage.
firMINO1
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Ahh once ur on top of EPL they celebrate u n call u great, then if u slip they troll u down🥲
That’s why football is a competition b oo
wuyclmnpz
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No one can challenge Klopp rebuild club without waste money...Legend
adewale1169
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Klopp is doing well apart from excuse side. I prefer him to Pep, he spend less and get results. If klopp team get injuries they'll still perform but not pep
Hashboston
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Ahh once ur on top of EPL they celebrate u n call u great, then if u slip they troll u down🥲