Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has thanked Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp for his crusade against ‘the sheikhs’.
Klopp, who was appointed the manager of Liverpool following the sacking of Brendan Rodgers last month, had a slow start to life at Anfield. However, the Reds decimated oil-rich Manchester City this Saturday in their own backyard with a stupendous display.
Brazilian duo Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho were in inspirational form as Klopp’s side beat the Citizens 4-1.
The German has been lauded by fans and pundits for the recent change in attitude and playing style within the club and many feel that Liverpool’s long wait for a Premier League title could finally come to an end under Klopp.
Klopp made a reputation for himself during his time with Borussia Dortmund for coming trumps against bigger, richer clubs. He won back-to-back Bundesliga titles and challenged the supremacy of Bayern Munich.
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Klopp’s Dortmund also got the better of Real Madrid en-route to the Champions League final in 2013/14, where they eventually lost to Bayern Munich.
And Watzke has urged his former manager to continue the fight of the ‘working man’s club’ against the rich clubs.
"Thank you for continuing the fight of the classic working man's club against the sheikhs!" Watzke said via Bild.
Klopp left Dortmund after failing to help the club qualify for the Champions League last term by virtue of a seventh placed finish.
