Jurgen Klopp feared Liverpool may end up qualifying for Europa Conference League

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits last season he was concerned his side would end up playing in the Europa Conference League (Adam Davy/PA)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits there were times last season when he feared having to play in the Europa Conference League.

Sunday’s visit of Everton for the 240th Merseyside derby is the one-year anniversary of a 1-1 draw at home to Newcastle which put their Premier League top-four hopes in serious danger.