Klopp reveals why managing Liverpool is a dream come true

Jurgen Klopp says managing Liverpool is the fulfilment of his managerial dream as his side enter the run-in for the Premier League title.

The Reds are two points clear at the top of the table as they prepare to face Porto in the Champions League quarter-final tonight.

And the manager has revealed that his “world-class” squad are helping him realise his ambitions as a coach.

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates with team mates Roberto Firmino of Liverpool and Andy Robertson of Liverpool after scoring their team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC at St Mary’s Stadium on April 05, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

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“When I was a young manager, I was always dreaming of having a team of world-class players with the attitude of a proper challenger,” said Klopp, according to Sky Sports.

“That is actually what I love, and we showed that, especially in the Champions League very often.

“We all know what happens if the boys do win something. That changes everything. But in this moment, we should not think about that. As a club, as a group, with all our supporters we should enjoy the situation because it is so different.

“Last year we had proper pressure in the last part of the season. Chelsea was winning each game and we were drawing, after being 10 points ahead. In the end, we had to win the last game again to qualify for the Champions League.”

He added: “We don’t expect, or take it for granted, that we will be in the Champions League final again but having the chance again is really unbelievable,” Klopp added.

“On the other side, we have made this big step in the league. We are responsible for the league not being decided yet.

“In all other seasons, we would have probably 60-something points and be fighting with five other teams for three places behind City.

“This is completely different. I love this season much more.”

On the likelihood that no other club would have wanted to draw Liverpool in the competition, he added: “That’s true. It’s a combination of things.

“Having these games with this special attitude the team can create, in this special stadium with a crowd that create an atmosphere, it is a place you want to be part of.

“The best way is as a supporter watching the game, but you wouldn’t want to be the opponent. That is exactly how it should be.

“This is one of the toughest places to go at the moment and I hope we can show that again tomorrow night.”

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