The new Liverpool manager expects the winger, who left the Reds for Manchester City in controversial circumstances in the summer, to be treated with respect on Saturday.
Jurgen Klopp expects Raheem Sterling to be treated with respect when he lines up against Liverpool for the first time as a Manchester City player.
The winger upset many Reds supporters when he rejected a new contract at Anfield before completing a move that could be worth up to £49 million to the Etihad Stadium.
The two sides meet in Manchester on Saturday but Klopp insists he has heard nothing negative about Sterling from inside the club since taking over from Brendan Rodgers.
"That is football – it is normal and nothing special," Klopp said when asked about the 20-year-old's return.
"Former players play against their old club. I don't know how many friends Raheem has here but he is a good player.
"He played here, had a good time here and I have heard no bad word about him. He is a good boy. So be friendly, shake hands,then it is time for football."
Source: Goal
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