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Jurgen Klopp delivers telling gesture to Liverpool fans after making Legends return

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJurgen KloppJurgen Klopp made his first return to the Anfield dugout since leaving Liverpool in May 2024, managing LFC Legends to a 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund in the club's annual charity match on SaturdayFormer Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp returned to Anfield on Saturday(Image: Getty Images)Jurgen Klopp delivered three trademark fist pumps to the Liverpool faithful during his first appearance back in the Anfield dugout since departing the club.Klopp, 58, took the helm of the LFC Legends side as they faced Borussia Dortmund in the club's annual charity fixture on Saturday afternoon, with fans making their feelings clear on the returning German.In an entertaining contest, the Reds raced into a two-goal advantage at the break courtesy of strikes from Thiago Alcantara and Jay Spearing. Dortmund, however, mounted a determined fightback in the second half, with Mohamed Zidan pulling one back before Jan Koller levelled to seal a 2-2 draw.READ MORE: James Milner opens up on heartbreaking Diogo Jota death – 'he was so clever'READ MORE: Andy Robertson sums up Liverpool frustration after clear Mohamed Salah verdictFollowing the final whistle, Klopp — who has managed both clubs throughout his illustrious career — showed his appreciation to the Reds supporters with three of his iconic fist pumps in front of the Kop.Post-match footage showed Klopp strolling around the pitch alongside the LFC Legends before pausing at the Kop to deliver his celebrated gesture to the supporters.



They are on the same wavelength. There were a few frustrating moments."The legs don’t work the same as they did 10-15 years ago.

I come here for the supporters and to give a bit back to great causes."It is a fantastic buzz. 60,000 fans today, no other club in the world does that."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Jurgen Klopp