Antonio Conte admits he is a huge admirer of the job Jurgen Klopp has done at Liverpool and believes they both share the same passion for the game.

Liverpool take on Conte's Chelsea side at Stamford Bridge on Sunday having reached the Champions League Final for the first time in 11 years.

There is a lot at stake as a win or draw for Klopp's side will probably end Chelsea's hopes of finishing in the top four.

Both men are renowned for their antics on the touchline and will come under scrutiny as the contest unfolds.

And Conte said: “For sure, we are talking about a coach (Klopp) who is showing in every moment great passion for football. I have great respect for Jurgen.

"You can see that he's present during the game. He wants to help his players during the game.

"You can see that he's always present, in a positive or negative situation, so I have great respect for him.

“I think that the fans like this. But you must do this because you are this way, in the past, in the present, in the future. Not only because the fans like this situation.

"You must be natural to show who you are, in every moment. It's important not to change your behaviour or your characteristics, otherwise you are a fake person.”

Liverpool are the top scorers in Europe's premier club competition this term and beat new Premier League champions Manchester City on the way to the final.

But Conte suggests Manchester City's dominance of the title race should be regarded as a greater feat.

He added: "In the League you have 38 games to show you deserve to win the League. To show you are the best during the season.

"In the Champions League, when you reach the last 16 or quarter-finals or semi-finals, one situation – positive or negative – can change your future in this competition.

"For this reason, I think that to win the Champions League you must be more lucky. You must be good to deserve it, but at the same time you must be lucky. One referee's decision can settle your future totally.

“I think we are talking about two big achievements. To win the League is important. To win the Champions League is important. The same level. Two important competitions, two difficult competitions to win.”