Liverpool squad has depth, says Klopp

LONDON: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his side have the depth in the squad to compete in different competitions, but did not rule out signing reinforcements in January.

The 50-year-old German said he was happy with the personnel at his disposal “at the moment”.

“From today’s perspective, yes – we will see how it is in January,” he told the club’s website.

“I think the squad is wide enough to play in different competitions and to come as far as possible and that’s the plan at the moment.”

Questions have been raised about Liverpool’s back line which has leaked nine goals in five league games and were also exposed in the 2-2 draw with Sevilla in the Champions League last week, but Klopp said there was no need to panic.

“We will see how it is in January but, in this moment, I feel comfortable when I think about different opportunities to use the players and to bring the players in different games,” he said.

Klopp said Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s switch to Merseyside from Arsenal made “complete sense” and that the England international had been roped in as a longterm prospect.

“A new start is ... kind of a relief. You are in a situation in your old club ... and you accept it at some point and then it’s difficult to make the next step,” Klopp said.

“I thought it made complete sense for Alex to change club, especially to come here. So far, I can see that he has settled in perfectly.”

Meanwhile, Ander Herrera has made just one Premier League start this season but the Manchester United midfielder has no doubts he remains an important part of manager Jose Mourinho’s plans.

Overlooked on Sunday despite Paul Pogba’s absence through injury, Herrera came on as a 77th minute substitute against Everton and stabilised United’s midfield.

United then scored three times in the final 10 minutes for a 4-0 win.

“I feel as important as I did last season,” the 28-year-old told British media.

“I am a team player and I always say that and if the manager decides to keep me on the bench I will be ready. I said that last season and it is the same now.” – Reuters