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Everton': Fans go wild at the thought of Frank Lampard and Jurgen Klopp's touchline reunion

Football fans are reminiscing of former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard's touchline spat with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp as he closes in on the Everton boss position.

Tension is always expected to be fraught between the managers of bitter Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton but leading candidate for the vacancy at Goodison, Lampard, already has a history with the Reds boss.

Lampard is waiting to be formally offered the opportunity to manage Everton as the club’s chaotic managerial search draws to a close.

Ex-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard (centre) launched into a heated, foul-mouthed rant at Jurgen Klopp (left) in 2020
Lampard is set to win the race to succeed Rafa Benitez as the new Everton manager

As Sportsmail reported on Wednesday, Lampard had emerged as a lead contender for the post after the Toffees rode back on their plan to appoint Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira after supporters reacted with fury.