Playing under Klopp's looming shadow

Former Liverpool coach the focus as Reds go to Leipzig for Red Bull match

LEIPZIG, Germany — RB Leipzig hosts Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday as Jurgen Klopp's recent past and not-too-distant future collide.

The 57-year-old will not be there at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday but his shadow still looms over the contest.

Klopp stepped down as Liverpool manager in the summer citing exhaustion after a successful nine-year spell which included lifting the Champions League and Premier League.