Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Chelsea rival Maurizio Sarri has overseen ‘the biggest transformation in style ever seen in a short space of time’ since taking over at Stamford Bridge.

The coaches will be getting used to each others’ company over the next five days, Liverpool and Chelsea meeting home and away in the Carabao Cup and Premier League.

Chelsea’s flawless start to the season ended with a draw at West Ham last weekend, while Liverpool are seeking an eighth consecutive win.

After a prolonged era of defensively sound football under Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho, Klopp says Sarri has imposed a vastly different approach.

“The biggest change I ever saw in such a short space of time. Wow. Style completely different. What a manager he is, to be honest,” said Klopp.