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Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool a 'marriage made in heaven', says Phil Thompson

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Phil Thompson feels the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager will be a marriage made in heaven

Newly-appointed manager Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool are a "marriage made in heaven", according to Phil Thompson.

Klopp was unveiled as Liverpool's new manager at a press conference on Friday morning, and former England defender Thompson, who played for the club between 1971-1984, believes the appointment will reinvigorate the squad.

Jurgen Klopp new manager of Liverpool at Anfield
Image: Klopp is unveiled as the new manager of Liverpool at Anfield

"It's absolute excitement," Thompson told Sky Sports News HQ. "From what we've seen in Dortmund, we've all been excited about his passion and his love for the game.

"If he can bring half of that to Anfield it will be great. It's a marriage made in heaven."

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Image: Klopp has reportedly signed a three-year deal at Anfield

The former Borussia Dortmund manager has reportedly agreed a three-year contract and faces a trip to White Hart Lane to play Tottenham in his first fixture as manager.

Thompson told Sky Sports earlier this week that he expected a deal to be wrapped up quickly following the sacking of Brendan Rodgers, and he now believes it can act as a catalyst for the club and the city of Liverpool.

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Former Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is impressed with Jurgen Klopp and thinks he will enjoyed by the fans

"It's brought massive excitement to the city," he said. "I don't think there has been an appointment that's captured the fans like this since Kenny Dalglish made his return for the second time.

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"This has just captured everybody and they are so looking forward to it. After the disappointment about Brendan going on Sunday, it has all been about Klopp."

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Liverpool FC unveiled their new manager Jurgen Klopp at Anfield Friday morning, watch his full press conference here

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