2010 World Cup Star Labels Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp as the Best in the World

• Ghana and Hertha Berlin midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng is a big fan of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
• The German-born Ghanaian played for Jurgen Klopp during the early stages of his career at Borussia Dortmund
• Jurgen Klopp is leading Liverpool to another UEFA Champions League final as they square off against Real Madrid on Saturday

German-born Ghanaian midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has heaped praises on Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

The 35-year-old worked with Jurgen Klopp during the early days of his career at Borussia Dortmund.

Klopp helped shape the talent of the Ghanaian and Boateng has fond memories of their time together, describing the Liverpool gaffer as the best in the world.

"He is the best coach in the world," he said as quoted by Daily Mail. "There were players at Dortmund that played five minutes in that whole six months but they were happy to work hard because he gave you that feeling that you were important. Not necessarily as a player – maybe he didn’t need you as a player – but as a person," he added.

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"I’m happy to have met Klopp," continued Boateng. "I could see that Dortmund was going to be something special. I could see the team had a togetherness that every club dreams of. Liverpool is the perfect place for him now."

Jurgen Klopp will be leading his Liverpool side to another UEFA Champions League final as they face 13 times winner Real Madrid on Saturday.

The German trainer has already won two trophies this season, the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup.

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