The likes of Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho might have ruled football as the most influential managers at one stage. But, there is no denying the mercurial rise of Jurgen Klopp as one of the top managers in the present-day scenario. The German had already turned heads with his success at Borussia Dortmund and his time in Anfield has further bolstered his claim as one of the best in the business.

Ever since joining Liverpool in 2015, Klopp has changed the club from being doubters to believers. Whether it was winning the Champions League title or becoming Premier League champions after 30 years, Klopp has undeniably been the difference for the Reds, who have come a long way from being just the contenders to eventually, become a champion side.

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A rare glimpse of Liverpool gaffer's champion mentality, not only towards football but also life, once again came to the fore when a 11-year-old Liverpool fan wrote to him seeking his advice on how to deal with anxiety. 

Lewis Balfe had revealed his worries about moving schools and the anxiety that came along with it, in a letter to Klopp.

In his response, Klopp wrote: 

"Can I start by telling you a secret? I get nervous. To be totally honest, I would be worried if I did not get nervous because when it happens it gives me the chance to turn that energy into something positive. I know it might be strange for a boy of your age to think that the Liverpool manager can feel the way that you do but I do".

Jurgen Klopp’s letter to an 11 year old on getting nervous and suffering from anxiety.

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"From your letter, it is clear that you are very thoughtful and also very caring and when you have these qualities it is very hard to avoid getting nervous. You asked me what I do when my players feel this way and the answer is simple - I remind them of how important they are to me and how much I believe in them and I have no doubt that it will be exactly the same for your family with you," 

the letter read.

"You do not need to worry about bad things happening. As you know, I lost more than a few finals and this isn't a good feeling but with the help of my family and friends, I kept going and in the end, we were able to enjoy some really good times. If I had dwelled on the bad moments I know that this would not have been possible so please be positive about yourself and look forward to the brilliant time that I know you will have growing up," 

Klopp wrote further.

When the young Liverpool fan wrote the letter, he surely wouldn't have expected such a heartfelt response from Klopp. And, that's probably why the young fan's family was surprised when they read Klopp's response. 

"He's really excited and I was completely blown away, because I thought you might get a standard response from the club or you might get some acknowledgement, but I didn't think you'd get a letter so personal," 

Milena Balfe, mother of Lewis, told Britain's Press Association news agency.

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