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Robert Lewandowski Says Jurgen Klopp Is 'A Coach You'd Run Through Fire For'

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Robert Lewandowski has hailed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and described the German as a father figure to him.

The Bayern Munich striker featured under Klopp at Borussia Dortmund during a four-year spell with the Bundesliga club, with Lewandowski paying the Reds boss a glowing tribute.

Speaking to Polish publication Prawda Futbolu (h/t Jack Bezants for MailOnline), Lewandowski talked about his relationship with Klopp, explaining he's the type of coach "you'd run through fire for":

"I joined Dortmund as a young player and initially it wasn't easy.