Klopp hails Leicester's 'nearly perfect' counter-attacking style

Jurgen Klopp has revealed his admiration for Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri and how he has his side playing "near perfect" counter-attacking football.

The pair will be in opposing dugouts on Boxing Day, when the Foxes travel to Anfield looking to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

The Reds boss knows the Italian well as he visited Borussia Dortmund during the festive break in 2014 to observe and learn from Klopp's methods.

Reflecting on his last meeting with the 64-year-old, Klopp said: "It was very good for me and a huge honour because Claudio Ranieri is one of the most experienced and most successful coaches in the world.

"It's always interesting to talk to people like him and that’s what we did. There's big respect from both sides. He will always stay successful in his managerial career.