Liverpool Champions League title winner Sami Hyypia has no doubts about the team's title focus.

But while Liverpool stretched their lead over Manchester City to eight points going into the ­international break, ­Hyypia knows there is a long road ahead.

He said, “It's a great thing that no one left last summer – they kept all their big players. And, when I see them play, it looks like everyone wants to be there to play for this club and be in this team.

“I watch them and it seems they are having fun ­playing at such an ­extraordinarily high level – but they are also ­demanding of each other. That's why they won't ease up.

“I saw the episode with Mo Salah and Sadio Mane, but, far from thinking that was ­damaging to the dressing room spirit, I thought that showed how strong it is.

“It just shows that everyone wants to win together and what a great group Klopp has built with that dynamic.

“It's always good to have that kind of openness where players can call each other out. That's part of the culture of winning.

“All successful teams have that desire, which means they ­demand more from each other.

“I remember some sparks ­flying between players when I was at Anfield – and that's only good for the team."