Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has identified Stoke City striker Marko Arnautovic as the main threat as the Reds get ready for the Capital One Cup semi-final showdown with the Potters.

The Merseyside club will travel to Britannia Stadium for the first leg of the semi-final on Tuesday night and former Werder Bremen forward Arnautovic will be key for Mark Hughes' side according to Klopp.

"Arnautovic was young player in Germany who had some problems but he has a big talent. He's scoring goals, making runs behind lines," Klopp said.

"We know about the quality of Stoke, of course," the German added. "It's the team I know most about because I know most of the players.

"This cup is important. We have to go for it. Our target is to win it. It will be tough because Mark Hughes has done a brilliant job."