Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been praised as one of the greatest coaches in sport.
That is according to former Southampton president Ralph Krueger.
He believes Klopp is one of the most passionate, honest and talented coaches in the world at the moment.
The German has won two Bundesliga titles with Borussia Dortmund, along with one Premier League and Champions League successes with Liverpool.
"I once had a long chat with Jurgen Klopp, that was on the sidelines of a game in Liverpool." the ex-Southampton chief, who is now the head coach of NHL team the Buffalo Sabres, told Goal and SPOX.
"He knows very well that, with Southampton and Virgil van Dijk, we are also indirectly part of the development in Liverpool.
"(laughs) When we talk about Jurgen Klopp, we also have to talk about the owners of the Reds. I also got to know them during my time in England, they had the necessary patience and allowed Jurgen to go his own way and build up his culture.
"Today everyone only sees the great successes of the last few years, but these successes did not come overnight. A few years ago, Liverpool only played the Europa League - people tend to forget that.
"I am most impressed by his honest culture. Players have a say with him, he doesn't work with pressure or fear. Jurgen leads with love and honesty. In addition, there is a very clear plan behind the emotionality and passion, a very clear structure.
"And Jurgen also works in such a way that he wants to keep learning personally. For me, he is one of the greatest coaches at the moment - in all sports."
