Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to boss their rivalry with Manchester City and become the Boris Becker of the Premier League. Klopp, comparing Liverpool’s battle for supremacy with City alongside the famous tennis rivalry between Germans Becker and Michael Stich, believes his side might not be top dogs just yet — but they soon can be. ‘I grew up in a time when Boris Becker and Michael Stich were the best tennis players in Germany and maybe for a few years in the world,’ said Klopp. ‘Michael Stich was an outstanding tennis player, maybe better than Boris Becker, but he was not Boris Becker.’Manager Jurgen Klopp wants his Liverpool side to boss their rivalry with Manchester CityThe Reds boss is keen for Liverpool to become the Boris Becker of the Premier LeagueStich won only one major to Becker’s six and, in a similar way, City’s recent trophy haul outstrips that of Liverpool. But we want to beat the best City and Kevin de Bruyne, for sure, is part of the best City team.’

Source: Daily Mail October 06, 2018 21:33 UTC