Kieran Maguire hails Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp after US reveal
Kieran Maguire has has pointed to Jurgen Klopp after Liverpool were named as the most popular club in the United States.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the finance expert claimed Klopp’s “wit, humanity and intelligence” are contributing factors to the Reds growth in the US.
According to a survey from Morning Consult (11 August), Liverpool have surpassed Man United to become the most liked club in the US.
A survey revealed that 61 per cent of self-identified Premier League fans said they have “very favourable” or “somewhat favourable” opinion of Liverpool.
Maguire claimed the Merseyside club’s recent and historic success is a major factor.
“I think we underestimate the Ted Lasso effect in terms of the appeal to the American audience and football,” he told Football Insider.
“The new breed of American fans will want to align themselves with a club that is successful.
“Liverpool already has that romantic appeal through its musical heritage and sporting heritage.
“Winning the European Cup so often has helped build that global profile. Their recent achievements on the pitch, their style of football and brand Klopp has got them to where they are now.
“Jurgen Klopp is underestimated. He is witty, humane, measured and is clearly intelligent. That clearly comes through.
“When fans are looking for a club to support Liverpool are at the top of the list for those reasons. If I was a US fan and a neutral, I would probably go down the same route myself.”
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