Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will remember Jurgen Klopp not just as a manager but also as someone he has always been able to turn to in times of trouble.
Salah has been a key figure throughout some of Klopp's most memorable moments during his time as Liverpool manager. The Egypt forward joined in the summer of 2017, and helped deliver Premier League and Champions League titles for the boss.
Klopp will take charge of his final Liverpool game on Sunday, with Wolves the visitors to Anfield. Salah is among a number of players past and present who have shared their memories of the former Borussia Dortmund boss.
Less than a month ago, there was an ugly moment between the pair during Liverpool's 2-2 draw away to West Ham. Salah doesn't appear to have let that brief falling-out taint his memories of Klopp, though.
"I think at first in the first call we had, the thing that stuck in my mind was him explaining to me he wanted me to come here," Salah told Sky Sports ahead of Liverpool's league finale. "And he basically explained to me that he was building a new team at the club and Sadio [Mane] and Bobby [Firmino] are there and he wanted me to play in the side.
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"My football, he said: 'I am going to improve your football and give you the freedom to do what you want.' And then I was like OK, I am going to come. I came and then the rest, you can see.
"We are here for seven or eight years together so there are too many moments [to choose] but I think winning the Premier League in that game, when Chelsea beat Man City and also winning the Champions League is a thing that sticks in my mind because there are too many emotions involved."
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Klopp and Salah have shared a number of memorable moments, including the 2019 Champions League final win (Getty Images)As well as the on-field memories, Salah had plenty to say about Klopp the person. "I always look at this situation as a human being," the former Roma star added. "He improved me as a player for sure and I helped him a lot as a manager for sure, we helped each other a lot and we gave everything to the club to win trophies, everyone can see that.
"But the thing I take from that as a human being, as a person, if I am in trouble I can speak to him and ask as a person. I think we will keep the communication for sure forever, for life. Because it is not just a relationship with work, we also take it outside and we are going to stay in contact forever."
Salah isn't the only member of the current squad to pay tribute, with goalkeeper Alisson anticipating an emotional farewell on Sunday. "The gaffer gave the opportunity not only for the players to be part of this successful team, but he gave [that] to the supporters as well," the Brazilian told club media. "He made the supporters feel part of that. I think that's why everybody will be so emotional."
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