Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Bayern Munich ace Robert Lewandowski is the best player he has ever managed during his spell at Borussia Dortmund.
Over that time he has taken charge of countless world-class players, but one in particular stands out for the German.
When asked during an interview with Bild who was the best player he had worked with as a manager, Klopp did not hesitate in his answer.
“Robert Lewandowski. It actually won’t be fair to say that about any other player except Lewy,” he explained.
“What he has made out of his potential, how he pushed himself to become the player he is today, that’s extraordinary.”
According to the coach, it is not just the Poland international’s innate ability in front of goal that makes him such a fine player, but also his work ethic and determination.
“Lewy took every step he needed to take to be that goal machine. Every one,” he added.
“He has immersed himself in the game, he just knows in every situation what he has to do, where he has to go. Lewy is an absolute machine.”