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'The boys have shown resilience' - Klopp pleased with Liverpool's reaction to Villa thrashing

Jurgen Klopp says he had been pleased with Liverpool's reaction to their thrashing at Aston Villa, and has praised his players for showing "resilience".

The Premier League champions were sensationally hammered 7-2 by Aston Villa prior to the October international break, then lost Virgil van Dijk to a serious knee injury on their return to action.

The Netherlands defender was hurt in the early stages of the 2-2 draw with Merseyside rivals Everton, a game the Reds twice led before eventually having to settle for a point.

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However, since then Liverpool have recorded a win away at Ajax in the Champions League and also fought back from a goal down to beat Sheffield United.