Jordon Ibe hoping to be the Reds' Robert Lewandowski under Jurgen Klopp

The German had a reputation of bringing youngsters, including the Poland striker, through at Dortmund and is now giving the teen wing his chance

Jordon Ibe hopes Jurgen Klopp can do for him what he did for Robert Lewandowski.

Manager Klopp nurtured ­Lewandowski into one of Europe’s best strikers at Borussia Dortmund and Ibe says the German has a proven track record for developing young talent.

He hopes Klopp can also help him to the top and the Reds' new boss has started the teenage winger in three of Liverpool’s last four games.

Ibe, 19, has grabbed his chance by scoring his first goal for the club against Rubin Kazan last Thursday and was the Reds’ best player in Sunday’s defeat to Crystal Palace.

“He obviously did a great job at Borussia Dortmund,” said Ibe. “The fact that the young players he brought in were a big part of the success is very ­encouraging for guys like me.

“Of course, those youngsters at Dortmund didn’t just become a little bit better either – some of them, like Robert Lewandowski, have become players who are operating at the highest level in the ­Champions League. Hopefully he can help me and some of the lads here do the same.

“I’m hoping my attributes – pace and strength and being able to go past people – will suit the way he wants to play and I can get some ­opportunities.”