Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised West Ham star Jarrod Bowen as a top class talent.

The winger has long been linked to the Reds, but is very happy at the Hammers at present.

As the two teams met in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, which Liverpool won 5-1, Klopp lavished praise on Bowen.

Klopp told Sky Sports: “In quarter-finals, everybody can smell the chance to go through.

“In a very busy period, finding a line-up which can go and go and go because West Ham is a physically really strong team, David is doing an incredible job, I have to say.

“They are good again, through in Europe, it's really impressive. Injuries issues as well. Playing without Antonio, and Bowen steps up in that position.

“[He is] probably my favourite player besides all my players I have to say. It's great what he is doing and how he has developed," he added.