On the subject of Jurgen Klopp, BBC World Service Sport have been speaking to some of the people who know him best this week. 

Mohamed Zidan, theEgyptian striker who followed Klopp from Mainz to Borussia Dortmund, said: "After 5 minutes I told my agent I want to play for this guy, you love to work with him.

"In the dressing room, he's standing and screaming and yelling and then you see him smiling"

"The communication with all the players is very good, even those players who are not playing."

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

"Having watched his Liverpool players warm up, Jurgen Klopp has now turned his back on them and is studying the Spurs warm-up just as intently."

Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender on Football Focus

"If you ask Evertonians from the the 1960s they will tell you Howard Kendall was part of the best Everton midfield of all time, with Alan Ball and Colin Harvey. 

"He used to play for Preston too, and he was my idol growing up, but that Everton team of the mid 1980s - his team - were outstanding. If English clubs hadn't been banned from playing in Europe because of the Heysel disaster, they could have won the European Cup. 

"He was a good man, a social man, a real football man. And he will be very sorely missed. It's come as a real shock."

John Murray
BBC Radio 5 live's chief football correspondent

"Tributes are cascading in from Evertonians past and present - Kendall was a true great of Goodison Park."

Here's a statement released by Liverpool FC: "Liverpool Football Club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Everton manager Howard Kendall at the age of 69.

"Kendall is widely considered the greatest manager in Everton’s history having led the club to two league titles, one FA Cup and the European Cup Winners’ Cup over the course of three spells in charge.

"He had also represented the Toffees with some distinction as a player, helping them claim the First Division title in 1969-70.

"The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Howard's family and friends."

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

"Goodison Park will be awash with emotion ahead of Everton's meeting with Manchester United today following the death of Howard Kendall. It was only in 2007 that Kendall and his great Everton friend and colleague Colin Harvey laid flowers before the first game after the death of their partner in the magnificent title-winning 'Holy Trinity' midfield Alan Ball. Also prior to a game with Manchester United at Goodison Park."

Howard Kendall's presence is apparent all around Goodison Park.

Image source, Reuters

Image source, Reuters

The stadium plays host to a big match this afternoon, with the visit of Manchester United. Expect plenty more tributes to follow from Goodison on what is sure to be an emotional afternoon.  

Danny Murphy
Ex-Liverpool midfielder at White Hart Lane for 5 live Sport

"I have seen three or four Tottenham players joking about how tough their pre-season was. That's because Pochettino likes to play high-tempo football, and so does Klopp. But the difference is Liverpool haven't got the right type of players. Give it a year and they might do."  

Eric Dier is suspended so Dele Alli and Mousa Dembele pair up at the heart of the Tottenham midfield. Danny Rose returns from a hand injury at left-back.

Starting XI: Lloris, Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Alli, Dembele; Chadli, Eriksen, Lamela, Kane. Subs: Vorm, Davies, Trippier, Wimmer, Clinton, Townsend, Winks.

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The tributes to Howard Kendall continue to arrive. More of them shortly, but first let me bring you the Tottenham team for today's game against Liverpool.

Your tributes to Howard Kendall have been flooding in. 

Glyn, Woolton: Absolutely devastated to hear sad news of Howard's passing. Not only our greatest ever manager but a great player who could tackle, pass, score great goals and inspire those around him. Met him a few times in recent years and he was a true gent as well as being a true blue. God bless.

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Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

"Howard Kendall’s greatness stretched across Everton’s generations – as part of the midfield 'Holy Trinity' with Alan Ball and Colin Harvey in the 1969-70 title-winning side to his status as the club’s most successful manager.

"Kendall presided over a remarkable transformation in Everton’s fortunes, taking a club on its knees at the end of 1983 to the finest in Europe only 18 months later after winning the FA Cup in 1984 to the title and European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1985.

"He was admired by both Everton and Liverpool fans alike as a man who lived life to the full and the emotions on show at Goodison Park today will be testimony to his stature."

Everton appointed Howard Kendall after finishing 15th in the First Division in the 1980-81 season. Kendall had started his coaching career with Blackburn, and in his first season with the Toffees he led the side to eighth in the table. His impact was instant - and his eye for a player keen.

One of his first signings was goalkeeper Neville Southall from Bury for £150,000. The Welshman went on to become arguably the greatest stopper in the club's history.

Your tributes to Howard Kendall have been flooding in. 

Mike Lucas, Liverpool: Howard Kendall, greatest Everton manager ever. So many great memories. RIP Howard.

Trevor Hambridge: RIP Howard Kendall, class midfielder and creator of one of the best football teams of all time -  Everton '84-88.

David Bott: Football has just lost a gentleman and a legend RIP Howard.

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Time for a live text changeover. Marc Higginson here.

Terribly sad news about Howard Kendall. We'll continue to bring more tributes as the afternoon goes on.

Here it is then, Jurgen Klopp's much-anticipated first line-up as Liverpool boss, and it contains one big surprise.

We knew Danny Ings and Christian Benteke were injured, but fellow striker Daniel Sturridge also fails to make the Reds squad after pulling up in training yesterday, which is why Divock Origi leads their attack at White Hart Lane.

Adam Lallana also comes into the team for his first league start since mid-August.

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