Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he will miss Jurgen Klopp when the Liverpool manager leaves at the end of the season.
Klopp made a shocking announcement on Friday that this would be his last season at the Anfield club.
Asked after City’s 1-0 FA Cup fourth-round victory at Tottenham Hotspur if the news had been a shock, Guardiola said: "I am a little bit, he's an absolutely incredible manager and I know I don't know him closely but he's an incredible person.
"I had a feeling that he's leaving part of us too at Man City as Liverpool have been our biggest rival in his years.
"Personally he has been my biggest rival from when he was at Dortmund and I was at Bayern Munich. He will be missed, personally I will miss. I am pleased because without him I will sleep a little bit better the night before we play against Liverpool! But I wish him all the best."
City and Liverpool have been involved in thrilling title races since Guardiola and Klopp both took charge and the same could happen this season with the sides first and second on the table.
"He doesn't admit it but he will be back," Guardiola, whose City side are seeking a fourth successive league title, said. "All the managers will (feel tired) when you've done many years, I feel it completely.
"I felt it at Barcelona so I understand it completely."
Klopp, who clincheed the Champions League, Premier League, Club World Cup, FA Cup, League Cup and Super Cup during his time in charge, said he had made the call to leave Liverpool because his energy for the job was waning.
"I think the Premier League is going to miss his charisma, personality and the way his teams play," added Guardiola.
"They have always been a pleasure to watch how positive they are in their approach. They try to win every game. I wish him all the best."