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Richarlison and Jurgen Klopp have shared a complex relationship over the years(Image: Michael Regan )

Liverpool's complicated relationship with ex-Everton star Richarlison was thrust back into the spotlight following a spat with Reds' midfielder Harvey Elliott on Sunday.

After Liverpool crushed Spurs 5-1 to clinch the Premier League title, the former Everton player once again cemented himself as persona non grata with the Kop.

However, the Brazilian international has previously shown a softer side towards the Red half of Merseyside, thanks to an unexpected mutual respect with Jurgen Klopp.



Richarlison spent four years at Everton before making a £60million move to Spurs in the summer of 2022.

When Everton signed Richarlison from Watford in 2018, Klopp was full of admiration for the star.

"[Marco, former Everton manager] Silva has the best Everton squad [I have faced]," Klopp said at the time.

Virgil van Dijk also sustained a season-ending injury in the same match due to a reckless tackle from Jordan Pickford.

Article continues belowRicharlison and Jurgen Klopp have words during Liverpool's controversial 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur(Image: Sky Sports)

Klopp was far from pleased with the Everton pair after the incident, reports the Liverpool Echo.

"Something happened which for sure should not have happened in a football game," Klopp said a few days later.

"It's not the first time and it will probably not be the last time, but yes, I see it similar to my players.

Klopp was again not happy with Richarlison over a rough tackle on Mohamed Salah.

However, it appeared that any conflict between them was firmly put to bed upon Klopp leaving the Reds in the summer of 2024.

Klopp was unhappy with some Everton players in the 2020 derby at Goodison Park(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

As Klopp was preparing to leave Anfield, Richarlison shared an unprompted, and classy, message on Instagram alongside a picture of him embracing the German coach.

It read: "Despite the rivalry that was only on the pitch, you are one of the best managers I have ever seen.
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