Wagner passionately defends ex-Liverpool boss Klopp against criticism: It sickens me!

This week, Klopp was appointed as Red Bull's head of football, taking on the task of overseeing the Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, among other responsibilities. The partnership between Leipzig and Red Bull has faced backlash in Germany for supposedly bypassing the 50+1 fans ownership regulation.

But former Norwich City manager Wagner, a close friend of Klopp's, told Sport1: "I can understand those who might have wanted something different from him.

"But I condemn anyone who criticizes Kloppo for this decision. It makes me sick.

"Jurgen Klopp is neither a worse nor a better person, nor a worse coach. What he has achieved remains the same.

"I find it reprehensible when people question Klopp's values just because he will soon be working for an outstanding organisation."