Xabi Alonso has stated that Jurgen Klopp has already managed to embrace the culture at Liverpool.

Klopp was appointed as manager of Liverpool back in October and in only a matter of a few months; the 49-year-old quickly managed to endear himself to the Anfield faithful.

Liverpool now head into the upcoming campaign with a lot of optimism under Klopp and former Reds star Xabi believes that the German tactician is the perfect manager for the Premier League side as he possesses the passion to represent the club.

The Bayern Munich star told ESPN: "It's important to find the right man [for the Liverpool job].

"I think that so far, in just a few months, he has embraced the Liverpool culture, what the club means, how the fans are, the passion you need to have to represent Liverpool.

"He's a special character, I think, and that's why he's loving it so far.

"Hopefully, in the new season he can turn those good feelings into something more."