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Liverpool boss Klopp: English clubs won't dominate Europe

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp doesn't believe English clubs will dominate Europe as they did last season.

Liverpool have been finalists in the Champions League for the past two seasons and last season's all-English final - alongside the Europa League shootout between Chelsea and Arsenal - suggested that Premier League clubs are now leading the way.

"I don't think there was ever a stronger Pot 2. It is just crazy," said Klopp, pointing out that both Madrid clubs, Borussia Dortmund, Benfica and Tottenham are some of the clubs outside the first group.

"They should all be in Pot 1, but there is not enough space there. I don't think there was ever a stronger Pot 3. Then Pot 4 you can get RB Leipzig - Wow!

"The groups will be incredible. I have no clue who will win the Champions League. We have the same chance like everyone else, but that is all, and no I don't see us, the English teams, dominating.

"Bayern Munich now finally brought in Ivan Perisic and Philippe Coutinho, which is like a big boost.

"Look at the squad Borussia Dortmund has and tell me we are stronger than them. That is incredible. They can make five changes and you think: 'Really? they didn't play last week? Why?'

"There are a lot of quality teams - Juventus will be there, PSG will be there. Whatever happens they will find solutions. Real Madrid? Do you think they gave up already."

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