Klopp could have become Man United's manager... But his wife prevented it!

The recent history of Liverpool and Manchester United could have been very different if Jürgen Klopp had not listened to his wife's advice.

On Danish television 'TV2', former Liverpool player Phil Thompson revealed that the Reds' coach could have ended up at Old Trafford long before arriving in Anfield.

"Once, I interviewed Klopp for 'Sky' and asked him if he and Liverpool had been created for each other. He looked at me and asked me... Why," explained the former footballer.

"Then Klopp told me he could have joined Manchester United earlier, but his wife didn't see him fit," continued Thompson.

It was a time when the coach still led Borussia Dortmund and the Red Devils were looking for a replacement for Alex Ferguson.

"When Liverpool's chance came, his wife said it was the right time and the right team. There was something strange, as if Klopp had been created for Liverpool," concluded the legendary former Liverpool player.