Jurgen Klopp makes the revelation of Sir Alex Ferguson in front of Man Utd against Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp revealed his admiration for Sir Alex Ferguson … but admits that it could have been different had he faced him on the other side of the pond.

The Liverpool boss has forged an unlikely friendship with the legend of Old Trafford and admits that Ferguson's career has always been a source of inspiration for him.

But Klopp admits that others, like the former boss of the Reds, Kenny Dalglish, might not see the same thing.

"I have always admired him. By far, it's easy. I do not know how it would have been if I had spent 20 years in Liverpool and you still have this battle to fight, so it may be different, "he said.

"He was a very competitive guy who said things before playing against Liverpool. I'm pretty sure when he was in charge, he did not want us (Liverpool) to succeed.

"Maybe he does not want it now, but the opinion is probably not so convincing, because he has said a few times, I heard, that he liked what we are doing here. That's the thing. "

Klopp thinks that Ferguson is one of the great leaders "one of the biggest, if not the biggest football in the world," and revealed that the two have become friends … even though it's only a matter of time. proved difficult at first!

"It's a fantastic person. I met several times. My English is now good enough to understand it.

"I remember the first time together, we met in Nyon, where the meeting of the director was reserved for the coaches of the Champions League, and there was nobody.

"I asked if anyone was there and they answered," Yes, Sir Alex Ferguson is in the breakfast room. " I went in and he was like, "Oh Jurgen, come here." I arrived and for the first half hour, I had no idea what we were talking about because of the Scottish appearance.

"I tried to be really very friendly and, little by little, I understood it. It's always the same with Kenny. This is a really nice person. I respect him very much. He obviously thinks I'm not completely blind as a manager, so that's fine. "