Klopp is only the second German to manage in the Premier League after Felix Magath. Unlike his compatriot, Klopp has been tipped to succeed at Anfield this season and beyond.
Ferguson said that several foreign managers have succeeded over the years and there is no reason why a German cannot do the same.
u200b“Absolutely [they can succeed],” he told.
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u200b“Of course. Only a few English managers work in the Premier League – the last time one won the title was in 1992.
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u200b“Scots, Portuguese, Spanish, French and Italians work successfully here so why not Germans?