'I'm glad Jurgen Klopp hasn't behaved like Sir Alex Ferguson - he's respected Liverpool'

Ex-Liverpool striker Michael Owen has praised Jurgen Klopp for keeping his distance from Liverpool since leaving the club in the summer of 2024, contrasting it with the behaviour of former Man United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. While the iconic former United boss has remained a watchful figure at Old Trafford, Owen believes Klopp's decision to largely stay away from Anfield following his departure has been respectful towards his successor Arne Slot.The England legend's remarks come after the iconic German boss addressed the idea of an Anfield comeback in October last year, claiming it was theoretically possible. The mere presence of a club legend keeping watch over their successors is no doubt a bone of contention with many coaches in world football.Owen suggested that the near-constant presence of Sir Alex at Old Trafford, since the legendary Scot retired from United in 2013, has affected the string of coaches who've attempted to succeed him since.Slot won the Premier League title in his first season on Merseyside, but has struggled this year, with many fans calling for his head. However, Klopp has watched on from afar, only returning for a legends charity clash against Borussia Dortmund earlier this month.‌Owen, who now represents Casino.org, a leading platform helping players find UK casino brands, exclusively told Mirror Football: "If you look down the East Lancs [road], then, you know, people have had a go at Sir Alex Ferguson for, for 10, 15 years, and basically, Sir Alex says very, very little. He rarely does interviews. He's never, ever, ever been, you know, disparaging or disrespectful to a Manchester United manager.READ MORE: Michael Owen makes Premier League 1-2-3-4-5-6 prediction with shock inclusionREAD MORE: Fernando Torres backed to 'definitely' become Liverpool boss after Jurgen Klopp offer"He basically sits in the stand and watches his old team. Now, Jurgen Klopp doesn't do that. He doesn't come back...