Jurgen Klopp delighted as 'exceptional' Caoimhín Kelleher keeps clean sheet

The 22-year-old from Cork did not put a foot wrong on his Champions League debut

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher celebrates the victory with manager Jurgen Klopp at Anfield. Picture: Michael Regan/PA

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted the relief was “massive” after their 1-0 win over Ajax guaranteed top spot in their Champions League group and eased the workload on his ailing squad.

Goalkeeper Andre Onana’s inexplicable decision to leave Neco Williams’ inswinging cross saw fellow academy graduate Curtis Jones score his first goal in the competition.