Klopp’s final bid to go one step beyond in Champions League

Jurgen Klopp takes Liverpool back to the biggest stage in European club football on Saturday, desperate to rid himself of an unwanted record but confident in one fact.

The inspirational German manager’s run of failure in finals has been well documented, and analysed and rationalised intensely, but as he looks to inspire his team to the first trophy on his watch against Premier League rivals Spurs, Klopp has listed his current side as his best ever.