Klopp on Mane's class, squad rotation and the Merseyside derby

Jürgen Klopp gave his thoughts on Liverpool's confidence, Sadio Mane's form, rotation and the 233rd Merseyside derby at his pre-match press conference on Friday.

Those topics were discussed in addition to Roberto Firmino’s fitness, why Trent Alexander-Arnold got the match ball on Wednesday, and Joel Matip’s recent performances.

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Read the key points from the boss below…

On the mood in the squad after beating Watford 5-0…

It is really good, of course. When you play a good football game, it’s not that you leave it behind you an hour later, it carries you through the week. But we are all long enough in the business to know it is a good piece in our preparation for the…