Why Jurgen Klopp is Liverpool's perfect manager – and will only improve

After recovering from an epic celebration when returning to the Liverpool Champions League trophy, Jurgen Klopp will immediately try to win it again.

And it's the genius of the man, according to his friend and former rival executive, Jurgen Klinsmann, who believes that the boss of the Reds is currently the biggest coach of world football.

Klinsmann may have been disappointed to see Klopp beat his former club Spurs in the Madrid final last weekend, but he admits he can not regret the success of his only opponent, because of his character winner.

The two men come from villages near Baden-Württemberg, a state in southwestern Germany, and Klinsmann said the work ethic in the region was evident in the director's dedication.

"He's a workaholic because it's in our blood where we come from. It's a sponge that always wants to learn and who always wants to watch what will follow … and it is never saturated, "said the former German manager.

"One thing is certain, he will never rest. Win the final of the Champions League now, his first thought the next day will be: "How will I win next year?"

"So he will never be satisfied … he does not stop. It's just in his nature that he always wants to keep coming and going. He's going to work on it now, how he can move the pieces to make it even better. "

When Klinsmann was manager at Bayern, he met Klopp shortly after his move to Dortmund, and the mutual respect that unites them stems from this rivalry.

Speaking in a Channel 4 documentary that examines the two coaches of last Saturday's final, the German hero said that Klopp had a complete arsenal as a manager: a technical and tactical sophistication and a fascinating personality that inspires players and supporters.

But it is his will that distinguishes him. "Even before playing in the final, he will have discussed the following question:" Okay, if I get another addition here, or another one over there … ", said Klinsmann.

"He is constantly working on the big package of his roster, his team. He will examine how they can improve and come back and do it again.

"It's amazing what he has already achieved in his coaching career, but that's it.

"Still, a few days later, he will go back into business and say," What next? "It's just his character."

Klopp's ability to coach has been somewhat overshadowed by a focus on his personality, but Klinsmann is adamant that the Liverpool manager combines both technique and inspiration.

"He's just a person to whom you want to wish good luck – he puts so much energy, so much effort and hard work on all sides of the game," he added.

"The way in which he conquered the people of Liverpool and which he has become one of them simply deserves the end result, which now means this very special title.

"Klopp is perfect for Liverpool because his background is very humble, he is blue collar, hard worker, they live and die for their club and his whole life has always been very closely linked to people, neighborhoods. "

Klinsmann does not believe for a second that it is an act either. "He's just himself, you know. I think that's why people really like Jurgen Klopp because he does not sell anything.

"You know exactly what you get from him.

"So he is so charismatic and direct and straight to the point, and he does not waste time in the discussions you have with him.

"And I think that's what people appreciate, and he's honest, he's honest, he's totally out there.

"People like him. He's nice, you know? Because he's so funny, so charismatic, so energetic.

"And that's what you expect from leaders, you do not want boring leaders who always speak the same tone, no.

"No, you want people like him to say, 'This is what we are going to do now, we are going to go now and we are going to beat Barcelona. "And then he does it."

* Klopp v Poch: The Battle of Supermanagers, a Channel 4 documentary – available on demand now, on All 4