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Mark Wakefield

'Really shocking' - Robbie Williams makes Man United claim about Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been told that even he ‘can’t fix’ Manchester United by famous singer Robbie Williams.

Klopp was linked with the manager’s job at Man United during his days at Borussia Dortmund. The German is said to have rejected a move to Old Trafford, before opting to become Liverpool boss in 2015.

Liverpool recently suffered a defeat to Man United, losing 2-1 in their Premier League clash last month. Before that, though, United lost their first two league matches including a 4-0 loss to Brentford.

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Former Take That singer and Soccer Aid icon Williams has claimed that Klopp could not ‘fix’ Man United. The 48-year-old, who supports Port Vale,

“I don't think even Jesus is able to get the club back on track,” Williams told Dutch news outlet Tijdschrift, for the Veronica Superguide..

“I do not think that the Lord, even if he throws all his miracles into battle, is able to solve this misery.

It's a shame for Erik because you know, I really believe in him and I like his football philosophy. He is so good at what he does.

“But he can't fix it, Pep Guardiola can't, Jurgen Klopp can't. It's really shocking."

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