Klopp: "This is one of the best games we've played."
After Liverpool's 4-1 victory over Luton in the 26th round of the Premier League, Liverpool manager Klopp gave a post-match interview.
About the match
Klopp said: "At halftime, we knew that if we stayed calm in the final stages of the game, we had a great chance of winning. We were clear on what we needed to improve, and the players gave 100% commitment. In the second half, we dominated, and the game was like a whirlwind."
"The first half wasn't bad; we just got a bit frantic towards the end. We didn't execute our chances according to our tactical standards. The players performed incredibly well, and this is one of the best games I've seen us play. I thoroughly enjoyed it."
"We've been working together for a while now, and I usually know what I can ask of the players."
About young players
Klopp said: "It's clear, we've said before, how many games would Kouan Saha have played if he hadn't been injured? Kouan Saha has really come to the fore. Connor Bradley and Bobby Clark, James McConnel, our young players have made great progress."
"Herafenbeige is the same, he's very young, there are a lot of very good things, if you can find some positive things from a bad situation, it feels great."
"It's a pretty challenging situation, I'll let the players recover and see who we can field for the final."
About standout performers
Klopp said: "Louis Diaz putting the ball in the net, how well Gakpo played, Herafenbeige as well - they were all outstanding. Keita had to battle with eight or nine players just to get a touch on the ball in set-pieces."
"Then the players came on and performed unbelievably, it's cool how to nurture the next generation. But overall, the pitch and the team together changed the game, which was extraordinary."
About injured players potentially playing in the final
Klopp said: "No, we have no idea. We'll have to wait and see, but as I said before the game, as long as we have 11 players, we'll give it our all. Will we be the favorites? Definitely not."
"Since we last faced Chelsea, they've made great strides, so it'll be tricky, they performed extraordinarily tonight."
About the match
Klopp said: "At halftime, we knew that if we stayed calm in the final stages of the game, we had a great chance of winning. We were clear on what we needed to improve, and the players gave 100% commitment. In the second half, we dominated, and the game was like a whirlwind."
"The first half wasn't bad; we just got a bit frantic towards the end. We didn't execute our chances according to our tactical standards. The players performed incredibly well, and this is one of the best games I've seen us play. I thoroughly enjoyed it."
"We've been working together for a while now, and I usually know what I can ask of the players."
About young players
Klopp said: "It's clear, we've said before, how many games would Kouan Saha have played if he hadn't been injured? Kouan Saha has really come to the fore. Connor Bradley and Bobby Clark, James McConnel, our young players have made great progress."
"Herafenbeige is the same, he's very young, there are a lot of very good things, if you can find some positive things from a bad situation, it feels great."
"It's a pretty challenging situation, I'll let the players recover and see who we can field for the final."
About standout performers
Klopp said: "Louis Diaz putting the ball in the net, how well Gakpo played, Herafenbeige as well - they were all outstanding. Keita had to battle with eight or nine players just to get a touch on the ball in set-pieces."
"Then the players came on and performed unbelievably, it's cool how to nurture the next generation. But overall, the pitch and the team together changed the game, which was extraordinary."
About injured players potentially playing in the final
Klopp said: "No, we have no idea. We'll have to wait and see, but as I said before the game, as long as we have 11 players, we'll give it our all. Will we be the favorites? Definitely not."
"Since we last faced Chelsea, they've made great strides, so it'll be tricky, they performed extraordinarily tonight."
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