Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is full of praise for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

Armenian international Mkhitaryan was brought to Borussia Dortmund by Klopp before leaving for Old Trafford this summer in a £27million deal.

“They've improved a lot from last year with Jurgen Klopp," he said, the Liverpool Echo report. “I know him very well.

“He's one of the greatest coaches and he can bring the team to a new level. His team are playing very interesting football and I think it's going to be a nice game.

“I think he's doing very well, he gives confidence to the players and takes the best out of the players. That's what he does very well."