Jürgen Klopp has revealed 'feeling blessed’ is his overwhelming emotion as he prepares for the 1,000th match of his managerial career.
The Liverpool boss will reach the remarkable landmark when the Reds host Chelsea in a Premier League clash on Saturday.
The Anfield contest comes 21 years and 327 days since Klopp managed his first game – a 1-0 win for FSV Mainz over Duisburg on February 28, 2001.
Klopp will take charge of his 411th Liverpool match on Saturday. He held the managerial reins at Mainz and Borussia Dortmund for 270 and 319 games respectively.