'Nothing is the same' - Klopp says social distance makes team spirit harder

"It is challenge for all of us to build the group"

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes coronavirus protocols have impacted on team-building (Peter Powell/PA)

Jurgen Klopp will not lament the cancellation of the club’s Christmas party this year but he does believe the impact of Covid-19 protocols has impacted on building team spirit within the squad.

Klopp said there would be no day off from training for a traditional fancy dress festive get-together as the regulations just did not allow it.