We have not employed Klopp - UCL club cries out after fans point out German coach doppelganger

Klopp announced he was retiring from managerial duties last season after helping Liverpool challenge for the title.

Despite his retirement, the ex-Liverpool manager has been linked with several jobs across Europe.

He was thought to have secured a job from Shakhtar Donetsk, a Champions League side but the club denied the reports.

This week, at a major European club's training session, a staff member who resembles Klopp was spotted in attendance.

Shakhtar Donetsk's masseuse, Igor Grskovic, gained popularity due to his striking resemblance to Klopp which made fans believe they have appointed the former Liverpool manager.

However, Shakhtar Donetsk denied having any contact with Klopp or appointing him as their new manager.

Shakhtar posted on their official X account, “No, it's not Jürgen Klopp. It's our masseur-rehabilitator Ihor Grshkovich.”

This season, Shakhtar, the winner of the Ukrainian Premier League last season, will join the Champions League in the league stage.

The Ukrainian side will be looking to go a long way in the Champions League, following the newly implemented format.