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Jurgen Klopp is the smiling, bear-hugging coach who has steered Liverpool to the brink of the Premier League title.

But what do you know about his Black Forest roots, and his journey from second division footballer to managerial master?

In a Sportsworld special, we'll take you to Klopp's home village of Glatten, to Mainz where he was a player for a decade, then tasted promotion and relegation as a manager - and to Dortmund where he won trophies, became a celebrity and had a pop song written in his honour.

We'll speak to school friends, players, executives and fans to learn about how he developed his coaching philosophy, his big personality, his gifts as an orator and the man-management skills that set him apart from many of his peers.

This is the comprehensive back-story of one of the most revered coaches of modern times.

Photo: Jurgen Klopp (Getty Images)