In October, Klopp revealed his return to the football scene, not in a coaching capacity but by taking charge of Red Bull's football operations, which manages clubs in various cities, including Leipzig, Salzburg, and New York.

On Wednesday, RB Leipzig will face Liverpool in the Champions League, creating a unique intersection of Jurgen Klopp’s recent history and upcoming endeavors.

Although the 57-year-old will not be present at the Red Bull Arena for the match, his influence remains significant.

Klopp resigned as Liverpool's manager during the summer, citing fatigue after a successful nine-year tenure that saw him secure both the Champions League and Premier League titles.

He announced his new role in October, opting to delay his attendance at matches until he officially begins in January.

His appointment surprised many in both Germany and England, with particular attention on Leipzig.

Interestingly, Leipzig's schedule following the announcement includes matches against all of Klopp's former teams: Mainz, Liverpool, and Borussia Dortmund.

Following Leipzig's 2-0 victory over Mainz on Saturday, Klopp was once again a hot topic among fans and media.

Some supporters displayed banners opposing his appointment, while journalists inquired whether Leipzig's coach, Marco Rose, had sought Klopp's advice on how to defeat Liverpool. Rose, who played under Klopp at Mainz, maintains a strong rapport with him.

He said he would “not be phoning up” his former coach for tips on how to beat Liverpool.

“Kloppo is in (Spanish island) Mallorca, looking after his dog, his wife and his children.

“I will do everything (to beat Liverpool) but I won’t call Klopp.

“He needs his peace and quiet and needs to rest a bit.

“And I’ll grant him that.”

With Leipzig roots, Rose successfully led the club to capture the prestigious 2023 German Cup title during his inaugural season.

The 48-year-old subsequently led the team to the Champions League Round of 16, where Leipzig was narrowly ousted by the eventual champions, Real Madrid.

This season, Leipzig has successfully retained most of its young talent, fostering optimism for a potential league title and a deep run in European competition.

Currently, Leipzig sits second to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga based on goal difference, while the Champions League presents a different challenge, particularly with a difficult draw.

The team suffered late defeats against Atletico Madrid and Juventus, leaving them without a point in Europe this season, which makes the upcoming match against the Premier League leaders even more crucial.

Similar to Liverpool, Leipzig's impressive league performance this season has been anchored by a robust defense.

They have achieved clean sheets in six out of seven league matches, with the only two goals conceded occurring in a 3-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, marking the defending champions' first loss on German soil in 15 months.

Under the management of Arne Slot, who succeeded Klopp, Liverpool has allowed just three goals in eight league games this season, the best record in the Premier League.

Peter Gulasci, Leipzig’s goalkeeper, acknowledged the parallels on Saturday.

“Liverpool are extremely stable and don’t allow much at the back — just like us.

“That’s why it won’t be easy.

“Their style of play has changed a bit (under Slot), they play a bit more with the ball and are very structured.

“We’ve shown in the first two games we’re on par with our opponents, but now we have to finally reward ourselves for our hard work.”