Maradona reveals his love for Liverpool boss Klopp

Diego Maradona has revealed his admiration for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

Former Borussia Dortmund boss Klopp has transformed Liverpool since replacing Brendan Rodgers 12 months ago.

And former Argentina icon Maradona, who managed his national side at the 2010 World Cup, named the German as the coach who most catches his eye.

“I love what he conveys, the type that gives me confidence,” he told Marca.

“Before at Dortmund and now in the Premier League. Klopp is always going forward.”

Maradona also praised the work ethic of Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone, and named Roberto Lewandowski as the “world’s best pure striker”.