Jurgen Klopp has just announced that he has identified the best manager in the world, and he is going to be overjoyed if he is able to take over as manager of Liverpool once he retires.

There’s nothing wrong at all with the German’s humility, of course. If anything, fans and commentators alike rather admire it.

The 56-year-old told reporters present at his pre-match presser the following, courtesy of Empire of the Kop’s X account (via Liverpool’s YouTube channel):

Klopp on Guardiola (cont’d): “I knew 3,000 footballers better than me but I still loved the game so I have no problem with that. He made me a better manager. I know I am quite good at what I do. I know I am not bad but he is the best.” #LFC

— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) March 8, 2024