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Former Germany international defender Per Mertesacker believes that Juergen Klopp's "passion would fit" in the English Premier League said he "would love to see more German managers abroad".

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SOUNDBITE: (English) Per Mertesacker, Arsenal defender

(Q: Do you think that Juergen Klopp would be suited to the Premier League?)

"I would love to see more German managers abroad because it's obviously a challenge to learn. The new culture, the new language, to adapt to the different system. Yeah why not (the Premier League). It's his decision and he worked really hard and he pushed really hard, so even if he said he was not tired, I think maybe (he should) take a bit of a break, a little breather would help him to fuel his energy."

SOUNDBITE: (German) Per Mertesacker, Arsenal defender

(Q: Do you think that the Premier League would be a good destination for Juergen Klopp?)

"I've got some nice experiences in the Premier League and of course it would be nice if a German coach would take the challenge of working in the Premier League. It's not so good for Dortmund that he is leaving but I still wish him all the best and hopefully one day he will manage abroad. I think his passion would fit and to see him in England would be very interesting."