Manchester United Treble winner Roy Keane says Jurgen Klopp departure from Liverpool is a blow to the Premier League.

Keane insists there's little similarities to Sir Alex Ferguson's initial attempt to leave in 2002.

"The timing is different," Keane told ITV Sport.

"The manager back at United did it at the start of the season and we were on the back of winning three titles in a row maybe that was some sort of dip.

"Subconsciously I thought it would've affected the dressing room at the time, but we had experienced players, we thought we'd get on with it then he made the decision that he was coming back, we kind of just rolled with it.

"Now Klopp is going and I think it's sad that he's leaving the game. He's been an amazing manager, a great character for the Premier League.

“But I think he's probably made the right decision if he thinks he needs to have a break. He'll be sadly missed. I've enjoyed watching him and listening to him, I think he's been brilliant for the Premier League and no doubt he'll be a huge loss. But I think he's made the right decision if he feels he needs that break."

Keane also said: "There was a lot of chat about who might come in, a different challenge for Liverpool now is the timing.

"The timing that the manager has made the decision and we'll see the reaction there will be from this group of players, the timing is slightly different but we know what a brilliant manager Klopp is.

"He's a character, we'll miss him - the type of football he'll play. But I'm not that shocked, the demand on those managers it takes its toll."