Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is wary facing an improved Everton under new manager Carlo Ancelotti in their FA Cup Third Round tie.

But he dismissed suggestions the former Napoli coach – the only opposition boss to have defeated him this season – has got the measure of his Liverpool side.

Klopp said: “There are plenty of biographies about him, read them, but right now it will take too long to speak of all the qualities of Carlo Ancelotti.

“We lost that game in Napoli there was a penalty that was not a penalty. We didn't play that bad, you can lose a game. It was not that they outplayed us constantly.

“Carlo Ancelotti is one of the smartest people I have ever met and he would not have taken the job if he didn't think the squad was any good.

“We are convinced that the Everton squad is really, really good. They have invested a lot in the transfer market over a few years. It didn't work out for some reasons but the combination of a good manager and a good squad helps from time to time in football.

“Carlo is obviously someone who can lift a group in a moment when he enters a room.

“You heard his press conference this morning I'm pretty sure and you left in a better mood than when you went in.

“That's a proper combination, they will do well, 100%, especially over the season, but it's a big challenge in the Premier League as there are other teams doing not too bad as well.

“I'm happy to see him again. Without meeting constantly, we always have a good time."