Friday 9 October 2015 15:19, UK
Newly-appointed manager Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool are a "marriage made in heaven", according to Phil Thompson.
Klopp was unveiled as Liverpool's new manager at a press conference on Friday morning, and former England defender Thompson, who played for the club between 1971-1984, believes the appointment will reinvigorate the squad.
"It's absolute excitement," Thompson told Sky Sports News HQ. "From what we've seen in Dortmund, we've all been excited about his passion and his love for the game.
"If he can bring half of that to Anfield it will be great. It's a marriage made in heaven."
The former Borussia Dortmund manager has reportedly agreed a three-year contract and faces a trip to White Hart Lane to play Tottenham in his first fixture as manager.
Thompson told Sky Sports earlier this week that he expected a deal to be wrapped up quickly following the sacking of Brendan Rodgers, and he now believes it can act as a catalyst for the club and the city of Liverpool.
"It's brought massive excitement to the city," he said. "I don't think there has been an appointment that's captured the fans like this since Kenny Dalglish made his return for the second time.
"This has just captured everybody and they are so looking forward to it. After the disappointment about Brendan going on Sunday, it has all been about Klopp."
