He told assembled journalists:
“Payet is back and has been training with us for a couple of days. Depending on how he goes today he will be in the squad. It is a great boost for us and he will be involved in the game. Jelavic is training today and Victor Moses and Winston Reid are back.”
“Liverpool have won the last couple of games with some good results. We are expecting a tough game. Klopp has a team full of energy.”
“We have a plan. It doesn’t happen overnight. The Club have shown we are aiming to go forward. We are progressing and are in a good way.”
“I don’t think we are going to be very active in this transfer window unless something exceptional comes along. We are happy.”
“If we are lucky Sakho will be back early February and we are happy with the squad. We did a good job during the summer. We want to keep playing good football. We have shown we can play against any team in the Premier League. We can finish very well. Our target is to pick up as many points as possible. This is a very difficult league – the hardest one in Europe. But we are good.”
“Liverpool are contenders to win the league, like the other teams above them. If they have a good run, of course they can win it.”
“Klopp has been a boost for the Premier League. All the big clubs wanted to take him. He is good for the league. Expectations are high.”