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Klopp: Conte is like Guardiola
- Updated: September 14, 2016
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has described Antonio Conte as the “Pep Guardiola of Juventus”.
The former Juve and Italy manager has already impressed since arriving in England after guiding Chelsea to 10 points out of a possible 12 at the start of the new Premier League campaign.
Klopp was quick to acknowledge the quality of Conte as a coach, as he prepares his own side for Friday’s mouth-watering clash at Stamford Bridge, which will be shown live on Sky Sports 1.
“He looks quite emotional, even when they don’t score. Obviously he is involved in the game, but that’s not the most important thing,” Klopp said.
“The very important thing is he is a great manager, something like the ‘Pep Guardiola of Juventus’ if you want.
“He created their special type of play and had a very successful time there and with the national team. It is quite impressive what he has done until now, but …
