Jurgen Klopp completes 'dream' return to Anfield and works with Liverpool icon
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJurgen KloppJurgen Klopp has reflected on his special return to Anfield for the Liverpool Legends match against Borussia Dortmund, where he served as assistant manager to Sir Kenny DalglishJurgen Klopp returned to Anfield at the weekend(Image: Getty Images)Jurgen Klopp has spoken fondly of the memorable moment he experienced during his return to Anfield last weekend for the Liverpool Legends match against former club Borussia Dortmund — calling it a "dream."The former Reds boss was back on Merseyside on Saturday, this time taking on a new role as assistant manager to Sir Kenny Dalglish in the Anfield dugout. Dalglish led the Liverpool Legends, with Klopp standing alongside goalscoring greats Ian Rush and John Aldridge on the touchline.It marked Klopp's first appearance at Anfield since watching the Reds, now under the stewardship of successor Arne Slot, clinch the Premier League title against Crystal Palace on the final day of the season.READ MORE: Liverpool sent strong Arne Slot firing verdict and Jurgen Klopp message - 'You've got to'READ MORE: Liverpool sent strong Arne Slot firing verdict and Jurgen Klopp message - 'You've got to'READ MORE: Jeremie Frimpong in fresh injury worry ahead of Liverpool return vs Man CityLiverpool made a blistering start, with Thiago netting after just six minutes before Jay Spearing doubled the lead with a stunning strike before the break.Dortmund mounted a comeback after the interval, as Mohamed Zidan pulled one back shortly after the hour mark and Jan Koller then equalized to deny Liverpool the win.Taking to Instagram, Klopp reflected on his "dream" homecoming to Liverpool and expressed what a privilege it was to stand alongside three Reds legends.Klopp was Sir Kenny Dalglish's assistant for the game(Image: Getty Images)He wrote: "A dream you don't dare to dream became true: First time as an assistant coach in my life."What an honor to assist Sir Kenny, alongside Ian and John!"I hope I did an ok job and surely we've had a lot of fun."Speaking after Saturday's match, Klopp said: "Enjoyed every second.
My role was definitely not to have a lot of words."I was here for the Foundation and to be part of a really special experience."For me, a very special experience after a while — being around, being that close, seeing all the Liverpool lads and then seeing the Dortmund lads as well because that was like 80 percent of my players."And you don't meet very often and have them all together in one room. It was really, really, really nice."And the people suck it in.
It's just so nice to see all the boys playing, but I think Thiago alone was worth the ticket!"Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCJurgen KloppKenny Dalglish