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'You see how good they are' - Liverpool boss Klopp gives 'massive respect' to vanquished Red Bull Salzburg

The Austrian side impressed in Tuesday's Champions League tie before ultimately falling to the defending champions

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hailed the "unbelievably strong" Red Bull Salzburg side that his club eliminated from the Champions League on Tuesday.

The Reds travelled to Austria with plenty at stake in their Group E finale, knowing that defeat would see them exit the competition and Salzburg seal progression to the last 16.

Salzburg started the game brightly, fashioning several good chances in the first half but failing to capitalise.

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And they were made to pay in the second half as a quickfire double from Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah gave Liverpool a 2-0 win and clinched a last-16 berth for the defending champions.