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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: This is what I think of Sir Alex Ferguson's praise
JURGEN KLOPP has responded to praise from legendary former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson by branding him a 'really nice person'.
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Ferguson, who spent 26 years in charge at Old Trafford, spoke earlier this week of his admiration for the Liverpool manager by praising Klopp for the job he is doing at Anfield.
The former Manchester United boss claimed the German had revived Liverpool's enthusiasm and has transformed them into genuine title contenders this season.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson
"He has done a really good job and revived Liverpool's enthusiasm," said Ferguson.
"It can happen that big clubs lose it. For two decades, Liverpool changed managers without building their own identity. You can now well and truly sense that you have to count them in this year.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp applauds fans after the 2-1 win over West Brom
"You can see Klopp's dedication on the sideline - I'm convinced his work in training is similar. He's a strong personality. That's absolutely vital at a big club."
And Klopp has now reacted to Ferguson's praise ahead of the Reds' trip to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace tomorrow (5:30pm).
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson poses with the Premier League title in 2013
I'm not sure it's allowed if I say I like Alex Ferguson as Liverpool manager
"I'm not sure it's allowed if I say I like Alex Ferguson as Liverpool manager," Klopp said.
"I knew him before and he's a really nice person. He did what he had to do at Manchester and that automatically means it's not good for Liverpool.
"When he has to say something positive about Liverpool, it's better than if he would say something negative so it's all good. But it doesn't mean a lot. It doesn't disturb us or help us."
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