Jurgen Klopp wants to change the perception of the Club World Cup as Liverpool prepare to face Flamengo in the final in Qatar on Saturday, reports BBC Sport.

The Reds faced criticism for fielding their youngest-ever side in the Carabao Cup loss to Aston Villa, choosing instead to focus on events in Qatar.

"The view in Europe is different to the rest of the world [about its value] but we want to change that view," he said.

"Liverpool fans want us to win - most of the other fans don't really care."

The Liverpool manager added: "Will it change the view in Europe? Probably not."

It will be the Reds first appearance in the final since Rafa Benitez's men slipped to a 1-0 loss against Brazilian side Sao Paulo in 2005.

While the Club World Cup final is seen as a showpiece event in Flamengo's native Brazil, the Anfield boss acknowledged Liverpool have a tough test to convince critics the trophy is worthy of the sacrifices the club has made.

"The situation is different for us as it is for Flamengo," said Klopp.

"They came here with a clear order to win it and come back home as heroes. We got told to stay at home and play in the Carabao Cup.

"That is a massive difference. We cannot change that but we are here and my team wants to win the competition, even though we know it is very difficult because the other team is really good."