Manchester United attacking midfielderHenrikh Mkhitaryan has named Liverpool and former Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp among the most influential coaches in his career.
The pair collaborated at Dortmund, where Mkhitaryan initially bloomed under Klopp before becoming one of Europe's most coveted properties after his last season with the Bundesliga club under Thomas Tuchel.
Manchester United won the transfer war for the Armenianin the summer, but Mkhitaryan has so far struggled to impress manager Jose Mourinho, making just four Premier League appearances, with his managerclaiming the 27-year-old has struggled for fitness so far this season.
Speaking to theArmenian FA, Mkhitaryan revealed Klopp trusted him as a younger player and gave him the confidence to play at the highest level.
"Jurgen Klopp, he trusted me and gave the chance to play in his team, he made me one of his key men and he worked a lot on my psychological part."
Mkhitaryan also revealed he believes he will eventually make his mark at United, with his absence being one of the disappointment elementsin United's stuttering start to the season.
"There are no disappointments, just challenges; I never stop or give up when I encounter obstacles in my way, I just continue going until I reach my career objectives," Mkhitaryan continued.
"Today I don't have enough playing time, so I have to do all my best so the coaching staff gives me the chance to play.
"Regarding Jose Mourinho, I hope I can learn a lot from him as well. He is a coach with a fantastic record.
"I know I can succeed at Manchester United and I want to show everyone that I deserve to be a key player in this team, in this league."