The unassuming centre-back has made an effective start to life with Liverpool since making the switch from Bundesliga side FC Augsburg during the summer.
After a series of intermittent appearances, Klavan has been called upon to start each of the past five games – including hard-fought 1-0 victories against Everton and Manchester City.
A frustrating afternoon unfolded at Sunderland on Monday, when Jürgen Klopp’s team conceded two penalties to twice surrender a lead in a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light.
But once the disappointment of that result begins to subside, Klavan will take up the task of examining where improvements can be made – just as he always does.