Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been accused of being ‘unfair’ and failing to show trust by one of his former players.
Striker Adrian Ramos was signed by Klopp for Borussia Dortmund in 2014 but the two men failed to see eye-to-eye during a season the player described as a ‘disaster’.
"It was good in the beginning,” the Colombian told Goal. “He really wanted me on his team, but you know what kind of season it was.
"I thought I was in the wrong movie or some curse was on me. The season was a disaster.”
Despite having won two league titles at the club, Dortmund struggled badly in what was to be Klopp’s final year, and even found themselves bottom of the Bundesliga table as late as February of 2015.
The team eventually rallied in the latter part of the campaign and clawed their way back up to a seventh place finish before the future Reds boss left the club after seven years.
Ramos, who had been signed from Hertha Berlin, initially seemed to settle in quickly, scoring twice in his first two league appearances before falling out of favour as the team slipped down the table.
"Unfortunately, after a few games, I hardly played anymore,” he added. “Klopp trusted other players more. He said I wouldn't train well enough.
“Once he even removed me from the squad for sporting reasons. That was bitter.”
Ramos managed just six goals in all competitions in his debut season, having mainly been restricted to appearances off the bench.
"I felt it was unfair, after all, I wasn't the only player whose form was fluctuating. Yes, there are days when you don't hit the goal even in training. Is that why I am a worse player? No. It's about trust. Even though I learned a lot under Klopp, I only felt his trust at the beginning."
Following his departure, Klopp was replaced by Thomas Tuchel, leading to Ramos featuring more frequently and netting ten times in his second season.
The striker, now playing for América de Cali in his homeland, admits he was able to establish a better working relationship with the current Chelsea boss after clashing with Klopp.
"With Thomas, the fun and learning factor were much greater for me,” said Ramos. “He taught us to bring more control into our game, but still get in depth quickly with possession. I liked his philosophy.
“It is part of football that you have a better connection with one coach than with the other. I don't blame Klopp, the season was very tough for him too.”
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