Liverpool star Lucas Leiva has stated that Jurgen Klopp has provided him with a new lease on life.

Klopp has made a fairly positive impact since his appointment as manager at Anfield and the club faithful are optimistic that the 48-year-old can guide the Reds to one of the Champions League positions this season.

The Reds squad have also taken a liking to the German and now midfielder Lucas has stated that the former Borussia Dortmund manager has instilled a newfound energy in him.

Lucas said: "The arrival of Klopp has given me a new energy. He shows he has enough confidence in me.

"Since he has arrived, we've had seven games in four weeks. It's a high number, but he has managed to give the team a different face.

"I have learned a lot from him. He is very demanding, but has clear ideas about football. I have gotten along well with him in the first month. He is a pretty straightforward guy, as I imagined from knowing German culture, but he is open too. I feel close (to him), knowing he is the boss."