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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has described Antonio Conte as the "Pep Guardiola of Juventus".

The former Juve and Italy manager has already impressed at Chelsea after guiding the club to 10 points out of a possible 12 at the start of the new Premier League campaign. Klopp was quick to acknowledge the quality of Conte as a coach, as he prepares his own side for Friday's mouth-watering clash at Stamford Bridge, which will be shown live on Sky Sports 1. The Reds manager compared Conte to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola The Reds manager compared Conte to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola "He looks quite emotional, even when they don't score. Obviously he is involved in the game, but that's not the most important thing," Klopp said. "The very important thing is he is a great manager, something like the 'Pep Guardiola of Juventus' if you want. Here's a look at the men behind two of the biggest teams in England, as Chelsea prepare to face Liverpool this Friday, live on Sky Sports Here's a look at the men behind two of the biggest teams in England, as Chelsea prepare to face Liverpool this Friday, live on Sky Sports "He created their special type of play and had a very successful time there and with the national team. It is quite impressive what he has done until now, but I don't play against Antonio Conte." The Blues already look capable of challenging for the league title under Conte and Klopp believes the London club are now back to their best after a disappointing league campaign last season.
Liverpool face Chelsea in the Premier League on Friday Liverpool face Chelsea in the Premier League on Friday "They were champions two years ago and then had a difficult year and they changed their manager," he said. "Last season was not a Chelsea season and now they are back on track, so we need to be ready for a real challenge." Liverpool enter the match on the back of a 4-1 victory over Leicester last Saturday. Chelsea vs Liverpool September 16, 2016, 6:30pm Live on Sky Sports 1 HD Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Klopp's side dominated the match - their first at Anfield this season - to claim a deserved three points against last season's Premier League champions. Chelsea, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from a frustrating 2-2 draw with Swansea on Sunday. Three months' half-price Sky Sports Watch the Premier League, Ryder Cup and the EFL Cup Diego Costa scored both goals for the Blues that afternoon and Klopp is wary of the threat posed by the Spain international. The Reds defeated Premier League champions 4-1 on Saturday The Reds defeated Premier League champions 4-1 on Saturday "He's world class," Klopp said. "If other supporters love you that's not a good sign. He's a warrior on the pitch and uses his body [well]. He was nearly unstoppable against Swansea." Klopp is also looking forward to the prospect of Liverpool's first Friday night match of the new season. Klopp is wary of the threat posed by Chelsea forward Diego Costa Klopp is wary of the threat posed by Chelsea forward Diego Costa "Friday night is one of the best moments to play football. Let's go for it," he said. The former Borussia Dortmund boss confirmed that Dejan Lovren has recovered from an eye injury and is available for selection, although Emre Can and Mamadou Sakho are both ruled out due to a lack of match fitness.

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