Liverpool find themselves in unfamiliar territory as they prepare to embark on a Europa League campaign for the first time since 2015-16. Back then, Jurgen Klopp’s first season at the helm ended with a runners-up finish to Sevilla. While Europe’s second-tier competition is not where Liverpool want to be, Klopp is eager to use it as an opportunity for growth.

«We’ll definitely approach it like this», Klopp affirmed, emphasizing that only players who earn it will feature. «If youngsters are involved, it depends on their quality in the moment. That means we have real talent coming through, but this won’t be experimental».

Klopp continued, «I think if we avoid injury issues, we can field strong XIs on Thursdays and Sundays».

Several fringe Liverpool players stand to benefit from the added European minutes this season. The likes of will be keen to impress Klopp and stake their claims for more regular … Read More