Jurgen Klopp has joked he doesn't hope Maurizio Sarri wants to sign Adam Lallana after he starredin a holding midfield role against Bradford City on Sunday.

Former Chelsea boss Sarri faced plenty of criticism when he moved N'Golo Kante out of the defensive midfield position in favour of Jorginho.

Klopp was impressed by Lallana's performance in the 3-1 win and thinks he could fill a similar role to Jorginho in his Reds team.

"Adam is the kind of player who can play that and he enjoys this 'Jorginho role' – I hope Maurizio Sarri doesn't see the games or he will make an offer!" Klopp said following the match.

"It is about getting Adam rhythm, bringing him in early and doing things he is naturally good at: small spaces, passing the ball, and then from time to time offering the runs in behind as well, and together with Milly (James Milner) that is possible. For us it is another option.

"He needs a bit of luck, like we all do in life. We have to come through without injuries, that would be cool, and then we have a couple of new players, I would say, this season."