Jurgen Klopp was not Liverpool's first choice to succeed Brendan Rodgers, according to Harry Redknapp, who says Carlo Ancelotti was the man the club wanted. The Anfield side dismissed Rodgers after their recent 1-1 draw with Everton and have since appointed Klopp as his replacement.
However, former Tottenham manager Redknapp says he has heard that the Reds had spoken to ex-Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti about the role first.
"I have heard from good sources that Ancelotti was offered the Liverpool job," he told talkSPORT.
"I don't think he wanted it. They spoke to him at some stage."
Klopp brough an end to a brief sabbatical to take over the Premier League side following his successful stint at Borussia Dortmund, which included two league titles and a Champions League final.
While Klopp insists he is no miracle worker, the coach says he believes he can win the Premier League with Liverpool in four years, and Redknapp feels he is the right man for the team.
"I do like the look of Klopp, he's a good appointment," he said.
"He looks bright, with great enthusiasm and he looks like he could be a really good addition to the Premier League.
"I'm looking forward to watching Liverpool play over the next few years."
However, former Tottenham manager Redknapp says he has heard that the Reds had spoken to ex-Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti about the role first.
"I have heard from good sources that Ancelotti was offered the Liverpool job," he told talkSPORT.
"I don't think he wanted it. They spoke to him at some stage."
Klopp brough an end to a brief sabbatical to take over the Premier League side following his successful stint at Borussia Dortmund, which included two league titles and a Champions League final.
While Klopp insists he is no miracle worker, the coach says he believes he can win the Premier League with Liverpool in four years, and Redknapp feels he is the right man for the team.
"I do like the look of Klopp, he's a good appointment," he said.
"He looks bright, with great enthusiasm and he looks like he could be a really good addition to the Premier League.
"I'm looking forward to watching Liverpool play over the next few years."
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