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Jurgen Klopp hails 'fantastic' Balogun as Liverpool boss waxes lyrically about Brighton

Ahead of Liverpool's visit to Brighton, Jurgen Klopp has hailed Leon Balogun, describing the German-born Nigeria defender as 'fantastic' for the work he does.

Praising what Chris Hughton and his 13th-place side have achieved since gaining promotion to the Premier League in the 2017-18 campaign, Klopp singled out players, from all the positions, who he feels makes the difference in the Seagulls' set-up.

The former Borussia Dortmund gaffer picked out the defender's, third in the centre defensive pecking order at the Amex Stadium outfit after Lewis Dunk and Shane Duffy, contributions.

"Apart from the top-six places, it's just a tough place to go.