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Klopp on Palace win, Van Dijk, Alisson, transfers and more

The Reds made it back-to-back wins at the start of the Premier League season on Monday, with goals late in either half by James Milner - who netted from the penalty spot - and Sadio Mane proving pivotal.

However, while expressing his satisfaction at collecting another three points by scoring in ‘two very decisive moments’, the boss believed his team to be some way short of their scintillating best.

Klopp also analysed the displays of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker post-match, and spoke on the possibility of further transfer outgoings this month and more.

Read on for a transcript of the manager’s press conference…

On Liverpool’s performance and the result…

I thought we could have done better, but yes we expected Palace to be that strong and clear in their approach against us, playing a big number of long balls.