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'Machine' Milner, Lallana and co. recipients of praise from Liverpool boss Klopp

New Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes he can get more out of his players following their 0-0 draw with Tottenham on Saturday.


Rather than be disappointed with the lack of attacking spark shown by the Reds during his first match in charge, Klopp said he is excited at the prospect of being able to muster more from the talent within his squad.

"I am not sure how many games you saw like this from Adam Lallana?," Klopp told reporters post match.

"What do you think? I know him from Southampton and he can do 20-30 per cent more.

"Coutinho? Do you not think he can play better football than today? Of course, he can. Lucas? You don't think he can play balls on the right and left side? Of course he can. Emre Can? He can learn between running and passing.

"Milner? The complete football player, the perfect professional, a machine, everything is there. I should teach them technical aspects? This is not the biggest problem in life. We don't have to sprinkle magical dust on them - 'And now you can play football'. They know how to play.

"We just have to create a situation where it is possible to do this. There is pressure yes but it is not the biggest pressure. These guys are running for their life."

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