Klopp wants squad to remain lean and keen

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: "They are all human beings and nobody can be held back for a year and then on the last day of the year be told, 'Now we need you.'" Photo: Phil Noble/NMC Pool/PA Wire

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants to retain a lean squad to ensure they remain competitive next season.

The Reds boss used 24 players for their record-breaking Premier League title win and run to the last 16 of the Champions League.