Steven Gerrard begins inspiring discussions with Jurgen Klopp

Steven Gerrard, legend of Liverpool and hero of Istanbul, confessed that he was jealous of the current team of the Reds, who hopes to win the sixth European title of the club.

The former CFL midfielder said he envied players who are now practicing their craft for his former camp because they have to play for Jurgen Klopp.

Having become a manager of the Scottish Rangers himself, Gerrard appears in a Channel 4 documentary about the final of the Champions League on Saturday between his former club and Tottenham, reports Mirror Online.

Gerrard says that every time he talks to Klopp, he can not help but dream of finding his equipment and crossing brick walls for this remarkable boss.

"I had a lot of sitting with him. It's an open book. He invites me to his office. I have an incredible chance and I am happy to receive this invitation, "said the former skipper of the Reds.

"And what I remember is: imagine playing for him. I did not have the chance to play for Jurgen Klopp. Probably too old. Just missed the boat if you like. But I'm almost jealous of the Liverpool players.

"I get out of his office after sitting, and when I get out of the training ground, I really want to come in and sit with him." I want to put a kit, play for them, run for them and run hard. He is contagious, he inspires you. "

The documentary hopes to explore the minds of Mauricio Pochettino, the boss of Klopp and Spurs, using the skills of Gerrard and former Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann to understand how they work.

For Gerrard, who has now begun the transition from player to manager and who has not hesitated to declare his ambition to be one day in the Anfield shelter, the current boss of Liverpool has an obvious quality: an incredible strength of character .

"The only thing I would say is his strength, that's his personality. The majority of people only see it in front of the camera and they talk about this personality, "he explained. "He's a special personality, he's a contagious person.

"It makes you feel special and wanted, and welcome. That's why the players do it for him. Because of this infectious personality.

"He's a man you want to see succeed in the game. I think Liverpool fans, fans, the people, the city, the players – Jurgen has established this link with them. It's something special to see. "

Gerrard still has several former teammates at Anfield, and each of them spoke to him in a whisper of their respect for the manager.

"Jurgen, since the first day has been very honest, open and respectful. And if you give Jurgen the same respect, he will do everything possible for you, "said Gerrard.

"The players realize that they play for a special manager. It protects the players, I think it takes a lot of pressure off. He is almost the figurehead. Many football clubs across Europe may have a player who is perhaps the figurehead, as Messi may be for Barcelona.

"In Liverpool, it's more Jurgen who is the figurehead. Players therefore know that to succeed, the best chances of success, they must follow the manager. And I think it's showing them the same amount of love and respect in return. "

Gerrard, who won the European trophy in 2005, thinks the final is so close that it's difficult to call the result, but he advises Liverpool to succeed if it plays hard.

"Two finals in two years is an incredible feat. Those people who are trying to belittle Jurgen, I think all you have to say is that before Jurgen arrived, they had not been to a European final since 2005.

"He now places this team among the best teams in the world. The Madrids, the Barcelonas – you see him beat Barcelona 4-0. It's a tight match to follow, but if both teams play to their absolute maximum, I think Liverpool will win. "

* Poch v Klopp: The Battle of the Supermanagers – Thursday, 22h, Channel 4