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Klopp's Liverpool will be targetting a place in the Europa League final in Dulbin next May

Liverpool will take Europa League seriously, says Klopp

Liverpool will approach the Europa League in the "right manner" and have the squad depth to be successful in both the Premier League and Europe's second-tier competition, manager Juergen Klopp said.

Soccer • 19 Sep 23

The Dutchman in action against Ben White at the Emirates

Van Dijk: Liverpool confidence has been 'creeping away'

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk believes his team's confidence has been "creeping away", after they dropped to 10th in the Premier League table following Sunday's 3-2 defeat at Arsenal, but the Dutch defender backed them to rediscover their belief.

Soccer • 10 Oct 22

The Liverpool boss realises it's a tall order now for the side to make the Champions League next season

Klopp not confident about Liverpool's top-four chances

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has played down his side's top-four chances and said winning their five remaining Premier League games might not be sufficient to secure a Champions League spot for next season.

Soccer • 07 May 21

The show of support outside Anfield for the Liverpool manager

Klopp: 'I don't need a break' amid Liverpool's poor run

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp dismissed suggestions he was in need of a break amid a slump in results from the Premier League champions coinciding with a difficult time in his personal life.

Soccer • 15 Feb 21

Klopp: "I don't know what we can do in January to be honest. I have no idea"

Klopp hopes young guns can step up amid injury crisis

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp has said he hopes the club's young centre backs can step up in the absence of injured regulars as the Premier League champions cope with an injury crisis.

Soccer • 21 Nov 20

Trent Alexander-Arnold withdrew from England duty

Alexander-Arnold a doubt for Spurs clash

Liverpool right back Trent Alexander-Arnold is a doubt for Sunday's Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur due to a back injury, manager Juergen Klopp has said.

Soccer • 27 Mar 19

Trent Alexander-Arnold learned a harsh lesson at Old Trafford last season

I've learned from Old Trafford errors: Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool's 2-1 defeat at Manchester United last season proved to be a turning point in Trent Alexander-Arnold's fledgling career as it gave him the opportunity to learn from his mistakes, the Merseyside club's right back said.

Soccer • 23 Feb 19

Liverpool head to Old Trafford placed second in the league on goal difference

Klopp: Man Utd should make Solskjaer permanent manager

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be made Manchester United's permanent manager

Soccer • 22 Feb 19

Klopp says Sturridge may still have future at Anfield

'I always said there is a future. At the moment it's all good and we don't have to make decisions.'

Soccer • 16 Jul 18

Jason McAteer fears that playing in a neutral venue will work against Liverpool

Neutral venue could work against Liverpool - McAteer

Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer believes the lack of an 'Anfield factor' at the Champions League final will give an experienced Real Madrid side a slight advantage when they face the Merseyside club in Kiev on Saturday.

Soccer • 23 May 18

Sadio Mane scored a crucial goal to help Liverpool to the Champions League final

Mane insists Liverpool don't fear anyone

Liverpool feel they beat any team in the world at the moment and will play without fear in the Champions League final against 12-times winners Real Madrid later this month, winger Sadio Mane has said.

Soccer • 04 May 18

Liverpool put five past Porto in the first leg

Liverpool expect strong Porto reaction, says Klopp

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp expects a strong reaction from Porto in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg at Anfield and will not make wholesale changes despite enjoying a 5-0 lead.

Soccer • 05 Mar 18

Simon Mignolet is wary of an improved Everton side

Mignolet wary of resurgent Everton under Allardyce

Liverpool's record against Everton will have no bearing on Sunday's Merseyside derby as the resurgent visitors will be looking to continuing building momentum under new manager Sam Allardyce, goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has said.

Soccer • 08 Dec 17

Jurgen Klopp was thrilled with his side's Anfield mastercalss

All my lovin' - Klopp salutes his Fab Four

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his side can be a threat in the knockout stages of the Champions League if they maintain their devastating form in front of goal.

Soccer • 07 Dec 17

Burnley take a point from wasteful Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp's complaints about a self-fulfilling prophecy came back to haunt him as Liverpool suffered yet more defensive dithering in the 1-1 draw at home to Burnley.

Soccer • 16 Sep 17

A third bid for Philippe Coutinho has been rejected by Liverpool

Liverpool reject third Barcelona bid for Coutinho

Liverpool have rejected a third bid from Barcelona for wantaway playmaker Philippe Coutinho.

Soccer • 18 Aug 17

Jose Mourinho is among those who backs a transfer window change

Premier League clubs to vote on transfer window changes

Premier League clubs will vote next month on a proposal to ensure the transfer window closes before the season starts, with the plan already winning the backing of several managers.

Soccer • 18 Aug 17

Jurgen Klopp feels three wins from four will see Liverpool book their Champions League ticket

Top-four race set for more twists and turns, says Klopp

Liverpool have no reasons to fear losing their place in the Premier League top four as their rivals are bound to slip up in their remaining games, manager Jurgen Klopp said ahead of his side's trip to Watford this evening.

Soccer • 01 May 17

Liverpool were again frustrated by a packed defence

Defeat at Hull continues Liverpool's 2017 freefall

Liverpool's calamitous freefall in 2017 continued with a shocking 2-0 defeat at Hull City which may have put a final nail into their Premier League title hopes.

Soccer • 04 Feb 17

Jurgen Klopp insists his Brazilian midfielder is going nowhere

No La Liga move for Coutinho, insists Klopp

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has dismissed all the transfer talks linking Philippe Coutinho to top La Liga clubs, indicating the club has no plans to sell the midfielder.

Soccer • 10 Jan 17

Juergen Klopp & Ilkay Gundogan at Borussia Dortmuind

Klopp urged Gundogan to move to Premier League

Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp advised Ilkay Gundogan to move to the Premier League this season, saying the playing style in England's top division suited the creative midfielder, the Manchester City player said on Tuesday.

Soccer • 20 Sep 16

Juergen Klopp was revered by the passionate Dortmund support

Klopp to take break 'until further notice'

Juergen Klopp will take a break from football "until further notice" after stepping down as Borussia Dortmund manager.

Soccer • 01 Jun 15

Jurgen Klopp set to leave Borussia Dortmund

Coach Jurgen Klopp will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday.

Soccer • 15 Apr 15

Juergen Klopp