Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Liverpool were his first choice when deciding on which club to join next in his managerial career.
The German coach spent seven years at Borussia Dortmund, where he won two Bundesliga titles, but he opted to leave the club at the end of last season.
There were reports that Klopp was waiting for Pep Guardiola to vacate the head coach role at Bayern Munich, but after Liverpool came calling following the sacking of Brendan Rodgers last weekend, the 48-year-old chose Anfield.
"I love football and the intensity of football in Liverpool is good for me," Klopp said in an interview with LFCTV. "I always thought about working in England and Liverpool was first choice. It's the best thing I can imagine.
"I understand football. If the people are not interested in football you can put some sticks in the park and play. It's the perfect game. We have to entertain them, we have to make their life better. We are not saving lives, we are not doctors.
"It's our job to make them forget their problems for 90 minutes. That's how I would want to live if I wasn't manager. I try to be as close as possible to the fans."
Klopp has also recognised the big task that he faces at Liverpool, who are 10th in the Premier League table after eight games,
"It's the biggest challenge in world football, but I was never the guy for the easy way," Klopp added. "It's not so bad, 12 points. When I read the newspapers it's a disaster but it's only six points to another position but nobody is satisfied.
"So we have to think about what we can change. I know what I want, I have to talk to the players and find a common way."
Klopp's first game in charge will be against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on October 17.
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