Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is backing Mario Gotze to get back to his best - though it won't be at Anfield.

Gotze is leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer and has been linked with a move to England.

His former BVB coach Klopp told Sky Deutschland: "Everyone in the business knew that his contract was expiring. If things have not been settled a year in advance, there are some indications that it is coming to an end.

"Mario will probably need a few games in a row. He needs a club that gives him the feeling that he doesn't have to change the world in every game.

"Instead, Götze has to just play normally and then play again and play again. Then I think we'll see old Mario Götze again.

"That is obviously not possible in Dortmund at the moment with the quality that they have in the offensive area.

"It makes total sense that Mario leaves the club. I couldn't wish him more luck, to be honest.

"I think he is an exceptional player and also an exceptional character. I like him very much and wish him all the best."