Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has praised new signing Cody Gakpo.

The Dutch forward arrived in a big money move from PSV Eindhoven this month.

Gakpo is likely to make his debut for Liverpool in the coming days, with Klopp eager to get him involved.

Asked if Gakpo can hit the ground running, Klopp said: “Cody has been in for two full training days and is a joy to watch to be honest. In our situation, it's really nice to have a player who is pretty natural in a lot of things and knows where the goal is. He is obviously full of joy, enjoying each second at the moment.

“He looks really promising and fit. The sessions are intense for him because they're different. I'm very positive about him. Coming from a new league is always difficult, but we expect a positive impact."

On what impressed him about the forward, he stated: “He's a good footballer, good in small spaces, likes to shoot from distance, good finisher and dribbler. Everybody who wants to know about him could know as there are a lot of videos out there about him. It is nice to see in real life, in front of you."

Asked how it felt to meet Gakpo, he stated: “Personality of player is always important. Cody wasn't in my house, but on phone. When you sit together in a room alone then it becomes clear. We had to do it differently this time. But you see his face and warmth there."

Klopp then added on Gakpo choosing the Reds among other suitors: “There have been easier moments to sign for Liverpool. This year we can't guarantee CL football, but Cody never asked. He knew the decision. He can see the table. But he wants to push the train, that always helps."