Jurgen Klopp names Liverpool player he ‘loves having’ ahead of Real Madrid test

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reacts to his side’s current form with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United

Jurgen Klopp is adamant that Liverpool aren’t getting carried away with their mini revival – but admits his side are ‘in a better place’ now.

The Reds followed up Monday’s derby win over Everton with a 2-0 triumph over front four rivals Newcastle United on Saturday night.

That moved Liverpool six points behind their fourth-placed opponents with a game less and secured only their third Premier League away win of the season.

And when asked about the win, Klopp said: “Massive, massive, massive, massive. I don’t think we’re in a position where we can shut up and say we’re here. “Let’s leave. It is clear that we are in a better position than a few weeks ago, but there are still areas for improvement and we need to show consistency. The next match is Real Madrid. Another competition and nothing to do with today’s match.

“Let’s leave. It is clear that we are in a better position than a few weeks ago, but there are still areas for improvement and we need to show consistency. The next match is Real Madrid. Another competition and nothing to do with today’s match.

“We need to pick ourselves up and try, and then there’s Crystal Palace. Palace is also a difficult place to go. We must continue. When you are in the position that we are in, there is no alternative to consequence to get out of it. Many good things in terms of performance. But there are areas where we can improve. »

With Alisson Becker in goal, Liverpool impressed for the first time without conceding in the top flight since October.

And on the performance, Klopp said: “Massive, 100%. This explains a bit of the problems we have in games where we cannot control it better. It had been so long since we had been in such a situation.

“Unfortunately, football is not like cycling. Always at exactly the same level. It’s different. The only way to get back on track is to win. We’ve done it twice in a row and it’s absolutely amazing

“Alison? We love having it. Very useful performance today, absolutely.