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Jurgen Klopp Confident His 'Proper' Defence Sees Long-Term Future at Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp is confident Liverpool's current defence want "to spend the majority of their careers" at Anfield.

The Reds are in the running to win a first league title since 1990 as they sit just one point behind top-of-the-table Manchester City.

Last season they finished 25 points behind the Sky Blues, who won the title with a record 100 points.

Liverpool's vast improvement this season is largely down to the fact they finally have a functioning defence.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on March 31, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

The additions of goalkeeper Alisson and centre-back Virgil van Dijk—for a combined cost of nearly £142 million—have been crucial.