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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp dreamed of managing Manchester United but fits best at Anfield because 'there is more passion', says his former Mainz manager Eckhard Krautzun

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp used to 'dream' about managing Manchester United, according to a long-standing associate of the German coach.

Eckhard Krautzun managed Klopp at German club Mainz at the turn of the Millenium and the Liverpool coach succeeded him in 2001.

Krautzun has remained in touch with Klopp ever since and he has revealed that the German confided in him that his ultimate ambition would be to manage Manchester United.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp used to 'dream' about managing Manchester United
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp used to 'dream' about managing Manchester United
Eckhard Krautzun was Jurgen Klopp's manager when he played for Mainz
Eckhard Krautzun was Jurgen Klopp's manager when he played for Mainz
Klopp pictured in his playing days at German club Mainz

Krautzun told the Set Pieces website: 'I’m not surprised he does so well.