Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum believes Jurgen Klopp's ability to help players realise their full potential makes him one of the best managers in the world.

The Netherlands international has blossomed under the guidance of Klopp since his £25million move to Anfield from Newcastle United in 2016.

Wijnaldum has excelled during Liverpool 's perfect start to this season and says the German coach is a class act both tactically and in terms of man-management.

“He is a really good person who tries to help the players,” Wijnaldum said.

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“Several times I have been in his office to speak not only about football but also personal situations. He is always there to help, always trying to think with you to find solutions to personal problems.

“As a manager I think he's one of the best in the world. He is good with tactics and the way he wants to play football. He never changes formation for an opponent, even if the opponent is really good.

“He always tries to play how he wants to play and he always wants 100% every day from the players.”

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The 27-year-old admits that Klopp 's attention to detail makes him a tough taskmaster but he can see the benefits in his development.

“Sometimes it's difficult for the players because he sees everything and he always has an opinion about everything, but he only does it to make you better,” Wijnaldum added.

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“He is also a very emotional coach during the game and even during training, but I'm very happy with that because since I've been here he has made me a better player and I don't think I speak only for myself but also for the other players.

“You always think that every day at training you can get better. That's why it is sometimes intense because he just wants to get everything out of the potential of a player.”

Wijnaldum has started all seven wins so far this season – despite the extra competition provided by the arrival of summer signings Naby Keita and Fabinho.

He has embraced the challenge to nail down a starting spot and has showcased his versatility by shining in both the holding role and further forward.

“I think it's good that there are a lot of good players here as when you train with them it makes you automatically get better,” Wijnaldum said.

“Liverpool is a big club in the world and will always sign big players. I'm not really worried if they sign a player because every player has to show in training that they should start games so when you get a chance you have to make sure you're ready.

“If a midfielder does well this season Liverpool might buy him next season and then there is more competition for a midfield position. That's how it is at big clubs.

“When good players do well, all the big clubs want to sign them. The only thing I'm interested in is giving 100% and trying to convince the manager he has to choose me.”

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Wijnaldum could be rested for Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie with Chelsea at Anfield as Klopp considers ringing the changes in midfield. There is likely to be a full debut for Fabinho and a recall for Keita.

The Premier League is the priority and Liverpool find themselves two points clear at the top with a trip to Stamford Bridge to come on Saturday.

Six straight league wins represents the Reds' best start to a top-flight campaign since 1990/91 but Wijnaldum isn't getting carried away.

"What we have to do is stay confident but also know that things can go wrong. We have to work hard to keep things as good as they are right now," he told Liverpool's official matchday programme.

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"Anything could happen. We could have problems with injuries or get red cards and have to deal with those situations.

"The thing we have to do is stay concentrated and deal with whatever comes along. I just want to stay calm, confident and concentrated. The Premier League is a really difficult competition and you don't win games that easy.

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"If you speak about Manchester City, they had a phenomenal season last season and only lost two games and had four draws in the Premier League. They showed how few points you can drop to compete with them so it is going to be really difficult.

"We know now what we need to do better and how we can compete with the others that are going for the title."