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Jurgen Klopp and James Milner 'almost started a FIGHT' after a draw at Sunderland in 2017... before the Liverpool vice-captain 'stepped back', reveals ex-Red Ragnar Klavan

Jurgen Klopp and James Milner almost traded blows after Liverpool conceded a late equaliser against Sunderland four years ago and a fight was avoided only after the England international backed off, according to former Reds defender Ragnar Klavan.

Klopp's penchant for wearing his heart on his sleeve has often been credited as a key factor in Liverpool's success, but Klavan revealed the German 'would have gone all the way to prove his point' in a dressing room scuffle that was narrowly averted.

Back in January 2017, Liverpool drew 2-2 away against Sunderland, as two Jermaine Defoe penalties canceled out goals from Daniel Sturridge and Sadio Mane.