Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his players deserve Champions League qualification.

The Reds can guarantee a top-four finish by beating relegated Middlesbrough at Anfield on Sunday afternoon in their final Premier League game of the season.

When asked if his players merited a top-four finish, Klopp said: “Yes. 100%. 100%. This is a special season.

“It didn't happen too often that you need 76 points to be sure of the Champions League and so they were always ready, ready to bounce back in different situations, ready to accept different situations around the squad.

“They were always focused. Yes, I think they really deserve it."