Klopp wowed by one star as he raves about ‘incredible’ Liverpool players

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praised goalkeeper Alisson Becker for being particularly influential in his side’s Club World Cup final triumph on Saturday, but wanted to point out that all of his players were “incredible”.

Having been level at 0-0 after 90 minutes against Flamengo in Qatar, Roberto Firmino finished coolly in extra time to hand the Reds their first victory in the competition in the club’s history.

Ahead of the game, there had been criticism over the decision to fly all his senior players to Qatar, leaving a youth team to get beaten 5-0 by Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.

However, Klopp said the result and the celebrations afterwards showed how important it was, adding that he struggled to put into words how proud he was of his team.

“In moments like this, and from a few moments in the past, I struggle to find the right words not in my native language,” the manager said.

“I struggle to find the words to express my respect for the boys, it was incredible. We did so many good things.

“I saw so many sensationally-good performances and I am really happy.

“I think we deserved the win tonight. We were the better side. In the deciding moments we had a really good goalie and in the other moments we were the dominant team so I am really happy.”

Klopp added that having also won the Club World Cup for the first time in his coaching career, he is delighted to know how it feels to win.

“It was a very intense game for different reasons; it was not our best game we have ever played but it was enough to win,” he said.

“This was a wonderful night for the club. I said before I didn’t not know how it would feel.

“Now I know it feels outstanding, absolutely sensational. I am so proud of the boys.”

Liverpool’s next game sees them return to Premier League action on Boxing Day when they face Leicester, whose title chances took a hit with a defeat to Manchester City on Saturday.

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