It may not be Christmas just yet, but Jurgen Klopp's wish came true as his Liverpool side avoided the two teams the German boss was hoping to miss in the round of 16 in this year's UEFA Champions League draw.
Monday's draw saw Klopp and his Liverpool side matched against his former rivals and struggling Budesliga giants Bayern Munich; a team Klopp is familiar with from his time as Borussia Dortmund manager.
Whilst speaking in his press conference on Tuesday morning, Klopp has said he was relieved to not be facing two specific clubs.
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We'll face @FCBayern in the @ChampionsLeague last 16! #UCLdraw https://t.co/59c9MGPb8W
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 17, 2018
Visibly excited, Klopp also offered his thoughts on facing Bayern Munich once again, a rivalry he relished whilst working in Germany which saw him fight it out with former Bayern coach and now Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola .
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Finally Klopp offered his support to sacked Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho, who Klopp had recently faced as Liverpool
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Source : 90min