Liverpool are an attractive prospect for players in the transfer market even if they are not assured of a place in the Champions League next season, manager Juergen Klopp said on Friday. Fifth-placed Liverpool are making a late charge for the top-four in the Premier League and a berth in Europe's lucrative competition, with Klopp's team only a point behind Manchester United having played a game more.

"If I'm allowed to talk to a player, we cannot say in the moment if we have Champions League football. So, if we're already talking, then it is already clear that he already knows about that situation," Klopp told reporters. "It's obvious we have to be part of the Champions League, fight for trophies... If you want to be part of that, you're more than welcome. We cannot guarantee Champions League football."

"But all the rest is the same as before: a fantastic club with a really good football team — and a better one hopefully next year. It's really that simple. Still Liverpool. We're really attractive to a lot of players."

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Liverpool have three league games left this season, starting with Monday's trip to Leicester City.

Leicester produced one of the greatest sporting achievements when they won the league in 2015-16 after starting the campaign as 5,000-1 outsiders, but they are fighting for survival this season, sitting two points adrift of the safety zone.

Klopp expects Monday's game to be a testing encounter for Liverpool.

"I've told the boys already, this is now the real fight. A home game for Leicester, they need all the points they can get. It will be a super difficult and super intense game," Klopp said, adding that Roberto Firmino and Naby Keita are still absent through injury.

Having won their last six league games to jump three spots to fifth, Klopp said his team are moving in the right direction.

"This period is super important because it gives us all a massive hint on how it (the future) could look," Klopp said. "We all know we are in the early stages, we have to improve, to make things more natural and more clear for the boys of what we want exactly." 
 
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Liverpool are an attractive prospect for players in the transfer market even if they are not assured of a place in the Champions League next season, manager Juergen Klopp said on Friday.

Liverpool are an attractive prospect for players in the transfer market even if they are not assured of a place in the Champions League next season, manager Juergen Klopp said on Friday. Fifth-placed Liverpool are making a late charge for the top-four in the Premier League and a berth in Europe's lucrative competition, with Klopp's team only a point behind Manchester United having played a game more. "If I'm allowed to talk to a player, we cannot say in the moment if we have Champions League football. So, if we're already talking, then it is already clear that he already knows about that situation," Klopp told reporters. "It's obvious we have to be part of the Champions League, fight for trophies... If you want to be part of that, you're more than welcome. We cannot guarantee Champions League football." "But all the rest is the same as before: a fantastic club with a really good football team — and a better one hopefully next year. It's really that simple. Still Liverpool. We're really attractive to a lot of players." ALSO READ: Europa League Semifinal: AS Roma beat Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 in tight first leg Liverpool have three league games left this season, starting with Monday's trip to Leicester City. Leicester produced one of the greatest sporting achievements when they won the league in 2015-16 after starting the campaign as 5,000-1 outsiders, but they are fighting for survival this season, sitting two points adrift of the safety zone. Klopp expects Monday's game to be a testing encounter for Liverpool. "I've told the boys already, this is now the real fight. A home game for Leicester, they need all the points they can get. It will be a super difficult and super intense game," Klopp said, adding that Roberto Firmino and Naby Keita are still absent through injury. Having won their last six league games to jump three spots to fifth, Klopp said his team are moving in the right direction. "This period is super important because it gives us all a massive hint on how it (the future) could look," Klopp said. "We all know we are in the early stages, we have to improve, to make things more natural and more clear for the boys of what we want exactly." WATCH WION LIVE HERE

We will attract players even without Champions League, says Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp feels that the club has a fight on their hands to make into the top four before even defending the Premier League title.&nbsp;

After a goalless draw against Manchester United at home and wins for Leicester and Manchester City, left Liverpool fourth in the table.

The German coach is aware the competition is likely to be closer than ever.

"In the season when we came second (2018/19), the day when I started really thinking about the title race was the day when it was clear that we are in the Champions League," he said.

"I know my job and I know what I have to do. The most important thing is to qualify for the Champions League and I know how difficult it is. This season will be a tough race for the top four."

Injury-plagued Liverpool lost many stars like Virgil van Dijk which has affected their run in the Premier League.&nbsp;

The 53-year-old German acknowledged fans were "not the most patient species" and wanted to win every match.

"I'm not too different to that but I am long enough in the business to know that you have to go through more difficult periods as well," he said.

"It's not the most difficult in my life -- not even close to it -- so it's just a situation where we play football and have had injuries, still have injuries but got used to the injuries we had in the long term and now players coming back."

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp feels that the club has a fight on their hands to make into the top four before even defending the Premier League title. After a goalless draw against Manchester United at home and wins for Leicester and Manchester City, left Liverpool fourth in the table.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp feels that the club has a fight on their hands to make into the top four before even defending the Premier League title. After a goalless draw against Manchester United at home and wins for Leicester and Manchester City, left Liverpool fourth in the table. The German coach is aware the competition is likely to be closer than ever. "In the season when we came second (2018/19), the day when I started really thinking about the title race was the day when it was clear that we are in the Champions League," he said. "I know my job and I know what I have to do. The most important thing is to qualify for the Champions League and I know how difficult it is. This season will be a tough race for the top four." Injury-plagued Liverpool lost many stars like Virgil van Dijk which has affected their run in the Premier League. The 53-year-old German acknowledged fans were "not the most patient species" and wanted to win every match. "I'm not too different to that but I am long enough in the business to know that you have to go through more difficult periods as well," he said. "It's not the most difficult in my life -- not even close to it -- so it's just a situation where we play football and have had injuries, still have injuries but got used to the injuries we had in the long term and now players coming back."

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We will attract players even without Champions League, says Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

'Most important thing is to qualify for the Champions League': Jurgen Klopp