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Jurgen Klopp is 'a mirror' for Ole Werner as RB Leipzig boss opens up on ex-Liverpool coach's influence after pushing for Bundesliga side to hire him

RB Leipzig boss Ole Werner has given an insight into his working relationship with Jurgen Klopp after the former coach played a key role in his appointment. Werner says that Klopp acts as an advisor, with the Leipzig coach consulting Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer several times a week to receive guidance on navigating challenging situations.

'He's similar to Erling Haaland' – Kevin De Bruyne heaps special praise on Rasmus Hojlund and expects 'a lot of goals' from Man Utd loanee after decisive double in Champions League

Kevin De Bruyne has likened Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester City striker Erling Haaland after the striker scored a decisive double in Napoli's 2-1 Champions League win over Sporting CP on Wednesday. The Manchester United loanee showed composure and power with De Bruyne providing both goals as the pair's bright start to life in Italy continues.

'Oh no! You're sh*t' – Red Bull Group chief Jurgen Klopp opens up on having to fire Marco Rose from Leipzig post

Red Bull's head of global soccer Jurgen Klopp has opened up on having to fire Marco Rose from his position as Leipzig head coach. Rose, once hailed as the man to cement Leipzig among Europe’s elite, was dumped midway through a miserable third season at the Red Bull Arena back in March. It was a campaign that spiralled into chaos, with Leipzig crashing out of the Champions League in the first phase, managing just one win in eight matches, before a gut-punch defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach left them languishing in seventh place in the Bundesliga.