Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp isn't interested in being friends with owner John W Henry.

Klopp expects at least 12 months autonomy to lay down his footballing philosophy while the Fenway Sports Group concentrate on redeveloping Anfield.

"I met them this morning. They only want that I solve the problems! It is always the same, the less contact we have, the better I think. Because (it means) everything is OK," said Klopp.

"We don't have to stay in touch every day going over what has happened. I am the manager and the sports part of this club is my responsibility.

"We need to be successful at a club like Liverpool. What they want and I want is development and improvement. So it was a pretty short discussion about this.

"They think I am the right man so we don't have to discuss for the next four or five months, or next year, because now I am here. I am experienced and patient enough to work."