Jurgen Klopp opens up on change in perspective as Liverpool icon set for new role this summer

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Jurgen Klopp is preparing for another switch of duties this summer as the ex-Liverpool boss comes clean about one of his former playersFormer Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is looking forward to working alongside one of his former players at this summer's World Cup. It wasn't long after that he accepted a role as Red Bull's Head of Global Football but he'll take on a new challenge as a pundit for MagentaTV this summer.And he's looking forward to linking up with one of his old charges, Mats Hummels, in the position.

Hummels was an integral member and leader figure in the Borussia Dortmund teams that won back-to-back Bundesliga titles under Klopp back in 2011 and 2012.READ MORE: Liverpool 'nothing like Jurgen Klopp's sides' as Alan Shearer shakes head at four playersREAD MORE: Arne Slot opens up on Mohamed Salah Liverpool exit and points to 'new cycle'The recently retired defender will be joining Klopp and former Germany team-mate Thomas Muller in the World Cup 2026 hot seat. And Klopp commented on how the new dynamic between the pair has "changed the perspective" somewhat."So many [of my] former players are part of the World Cup, which is really, really nice," he told BBC Sport when asked whom he thinks will have a big tournament in North America.

In a way, Liverpool fans may feel some gratitude to Hummels for playing such a significant role in the successes that eventually took one of the Reds' most iconic managers to Anfield.Klopp painted a fond picture ahead of Scotland's group-stage clash against Brazil at the World Cup. However, it was one Liverpool player he didn't have the pleasure of working with who was mentioned first above all else."I hope [Florian] Wirtz will have a fantastic, fantastic World Cup," he said.