Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has likened manager Jurgen Klopp to Reds great Bill Shankly.
Klopp stands on the threshold of becoming the first manager to bring the title back to Anfield since Kenny Dalglish 30 years ago after the club's wait for glory was prolonged by the pandemic.
Carragher said: “Like Shankly, the supporters look to what Klopp says about every situation – and he always finds the right words.
“Jurgen claims he doesn't prepare what he's going to say, but I don't know if I believe him. He has a great ability to communicate, he has this special quality to say the right thing.
“He brings people with him – and makes people believe in him. Throughout the pandemic, he didn't ever say anything that crossed the line.
“It wasn't ever about wanting Liverpool to win the league and not being worried about what the world was going through, although he was so close.
“He always said the right words – not only for Liverpool fans, but for football. Klopp can be very funny, but, on the flipside, when something serious happens, it feels like he is the go-to manager for the league.
“He always nails what needs to be said and how people are feeling."
