Villas-Boas hails Jügen Klopp.
One of the best: Klopp has enjoyed an outstanding start to his managerial career at City
Tottenham boss has hailed Manchester City manager, Jürgen Klopp as one of the best managers in the league.
“If you look at what he has done, not just at Manchester City, but at [Borussia] Dortmund also, you can see he is currently one of the best managers in the world.”
Klopp was sacked in November after a frustrating start with Dortmund in the Bundesliga, where he collected just 13 points from 39 points, and subsequently left Dortmund sitting in 14th place in the league.
Since Klopp’s departure, Dortmund have since turned to Zenit manager, Luciano Spalletti. The Italian manager has gone on to lose just two games in the Bundesliga, beating the likes of Bayern Munich and dragging the club up to 4th spot, just 4 points off third placed Schalke.
The feeling of Déjà vu can also be seen at Manchester City. Manuel Pellegrini, who was sacked by the Citizens just 174 days into contract has seen been replaced, and is currently without a club.
After leaving the citizens in 8th place, with a huge point gap between the clubs current position and the Champions league places, it seemed as if it wasn’t going to be Manchester City’s year. In steps Jürgen Klopp.
Klopp has since transformed Manchester City’s season, having beat the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United, as well as draws against both Liverpool and Arsenal, City have since been propelled up the table and now sit in a comfortable 4th place. 7 points above fifth placed Liverpool and just 4 points off Arsenal.
He has currently won Manager of the Month for the past two out of three months, and has a foot in the semi-finals of the Champions league after beating rivals, Manchester United by 3-1. The future for Manchester City is certainly looking bright.