In Part Two of Goal's exclusive, in-depth interview, the Reds boss discusses the need for a local heartbeat, and why their move to Kirkby will help
Jurgen Klopp’s eyes light up as he sees the topic coming.
After talking about the Champions League final, after discussing his club’s recruitment drive and going through his hopes and dreams for the new season, we have landed on a subject that gets the Liverpool manager’s ears pricked.
We are midway through the Reds’ eight-day, three-city tour of the USA. It’s not all been plain sailing – Borussia Dortmund beat them in Charlotte and plane issues delayed their arrival in New Jersey – but observing Klopp’s squad at close quarters Stateside, one thing is abundantly clear.