sport news Jurgen Klopp compares Nat Phillips' rate of improvement to that of Robert ...

sport news Jurgen Klopp compares Nat Phillips' rate of improvement to that of Robert ...
sport news Jurgen Klopp compares Nat Phillips' rate of improvement to that of Robert ...
Jurgen Klopp compares Nat Phillips' rate of improvement to that of Robert Lewandowski...claiming the Liverpool defender is 'one of the smartest players' he has ever worked with Jurgen Klopp has compared Nat Phillips' improvement to Robert Lewandowski The 24-year-old played an important role at the back for Liverpool last season However, Phillips has since struggled to cement a place in the Liverpool team Nevertheless, Klopp says he is 'one of the smartest players' he has ever worked The Liverpool boss also said the young defender is 'unbelievable with his feet'  

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Jurgen Klopp has compared the rate at which Nat Phillips has improved over the last 12 months to that of Robert Lewandowski during his time at Borussia Dortmund.  

The 24-year-old played an important role at the back for Liverpool last season after their campaign was hampered by an injury crisis. However, he has since struggled to cement a regular place in the team. 

Nevertheless, Klopp says Phillips is 'one of the smartest players' he has ever worked with and credited the defender with having 'unbelievable' feet. 

Jurgen Klopp has compared the rate at which Nat Phillips has improved over the last 12 months to that of Robert Lewandowski during his time at Borussia Dortmund

Jurgen Klopp has compared the rate at which Nat Phillips has improved over the last 12 months to that of Robert Lewandowski during his time at Borussia Dortmund

Klopp (left) says Lewandowski (right) is the player that developed the most under his tutelage but said that Phillips was a close second

Klopp (left) says Lewandowski (right) is the player that developed the most under his tutelage but said that Phillips was a close second 

'I have to mention Nat Phillips,' Klopp said. 'People often ask me which player made the

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