“We competed against him in Germany” – Jurgen Klopp sends massive message to Tuchel ahead of FA Cup final
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised his German opponent Thomas Tuchel before of Saturday’s FA Cup final.
Klopp has confessed that the three previous meetings with Chelsea have been tough, and he expects the same this Saturday.
Jurgen Klopp told the FA website in an interview: “It will be great to see Thomas Tuchel again, having met three times already during this campaign”
“All these matches finished in draws by the way, which shows you how competitive it is between our clubs.”
Klopp went on to compliment Tuchel as one of the best managers in the world.
“My respect for Thomas was already as high as you could imagine” the Liverpool boss continued.
“Then add in what he has had to contend with off the pitch in recent weeks and months and this respect makes even more sense.
“What a magnificent leader he is for his club. No surprise for those of us who competed against him in Germany. But I think his status as one of the very best coaches and managers in the world is rightly recognised throughout the game.”