Jurgen Klopp and Alisson Becker have been speaking with the media ahead of Liverpool's first Champions League game at Anfield for the new season. Klopp was up first, discussing a wideranging number of topics from the latest injury update on Thiago Alcantara, Joel Matip and Naby Keita, how Liverpool have responded to the Merseyside derby, coping without Virgil van Dijk and the model and style of FC Midtjylland ahead of Tuesday night's game. Throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark, who has worked with both sides was also brought up, before Alisson was asked about his return from a shoulder injury. The Brazilian also spoke about his emotions at watching on last season as the Reds dropped out the Champions League and the recent heavy away defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League. Enjoy.

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Press conference: Jurgen Klopp confirms Thiago, Matip and Keita to miss Midtjylland visit | Alisson on shoulder injury and return to team