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Jurgen Klopp hailed James Milner's 'incredible job' at right-back in 3-0 win over Crystal Palace... cheekily claiming the 35-year-old 'loves the position' as he deputised for unwell Trent Alexander-Arnold

James Milner was catching his breath after a frantic afternoon when Jurgen Klopp suddenly loomed on to his shoulder, unable to resist the opportunity for mischief.

‘He loves the position, whatever he says!’ Klopp offered with a telling smile.

Milner, hands on his hips, turned around in an attempt to get the final word but it was too late. His manager had already breezed away to see to other business, leaving his vice-captain momentarily tongue-tied.

Jurgen Klopp (left) cheekily suggested that James Milner (right) 'loved' playing as a right-back

MATCH FACTS AND PLAYER RATINGS

LIVERPOOL (4-3-3): Alisson 8; Milner 8, Konate 7, Van Dijk 7, Tsimikas 7; Thiago 6.