Maurizio Sarri believes Jurgen Klopp is "shaking off the burden" of Liverpool attempting to win the Champions League for a second straight season by claiming Juventus are favourites to lift the trophy.
As well as tipping them for glory in Europe, Klopp also revealed his surprised at Juve not being clear in the Serie A title race, with Sarri's side level on points with Antonio Conte's Inter at the summit.
However, Sarri suggested the German is only highlighting the Bianconeri's strengths to relieve the pressure on his own players, with defending champions Liverpool set to take on Atletico Madrid in the last 16.