The Bosnian-Serb has worked alongside Jurgen Klopp for 17 years during spells at Mainz and Borussia Dortmund.

But Buvac has now left the club before one of the biggest clashes in the club's history.

Liverpool have responded to the claims made on Monday morning, insisting the assistant's departure is for personal reasons only.

The club say Buvac will not return before the end of the season as he takes time away from football.

But according to the Daily Record, Klopp and his No 2 have fallen out in recent weeks, which has contributed to the exit.

A source close to Liverpool told the publication: “Klopp and Buvac had a big falling out.