Jurgen Klopp focused on long-term goals for Liverpool

Manager Jurgen Klopp is not concerned by Liverpool’s short-term problems (Laurence Griffiths/PA)

Manager Jurgen Klopp is maintaining a long-term view on Liverpool’s season as he ignores the crisis talk which is growing outside the club.

With up to 10 players injured or unavailable – including the likes of Mohamed Salah (coronavirus), Virgil Van Dijk (knee) and captain Jordan Henderson – there is a perception his side’s defence of their Premier League title could be in jeopardy already.