Schalke chief Gerald Asamoah admits they hope to keep hold of Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg.

The Dutch youngster has impressed with Schalke on-loan this season.

Asamoah told WAZ: "We know what we have in Sepp, and Sepp knows what he has in Schalke 04.

"In the end, we have to see how the situation is after the season. We hope everyone stays. Then there might be a chance to persuade Sepp to stay."

Van den Berg's deal with Liverpool runs to 2024.