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Jurgen Klopp will address the media this afternoon (1:30pm) after penning a new contract at Liverpool until 2024.

The manager, alongside assistants Peter Krawietz and Pepijn Lijnders, have all agreed fresh terms at Anfield.

Klopp will also give an update on the transfer of Takumi Minamino after reports yesterday suggested a deal had been agreed in principle to sign the Red Bull Salzburg winger in January.

There will also be team news and an injury round-up ahead of the Premier League visit of Watford to Merseyside on Saturday afternoon as Liverpool look to continue their unbeaten start to the domestic campaign.

Paul Gorst will provide live updates from the press conference as well as analysis and reaction.

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I'll wait

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Klopp is gone

But he’s here until 2024!!!!!!!!!

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Klopp on Kagawa

“I loved working with Shinji Kagawa. It was a great experience for me I had no idea about Japanese football. We watched him on video and signed him.

“All the coaches were hugging each other after training [when they signed him]. What a player. I still follow his career.”

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On being manager

“It has a massive impact on my life. When I was Mainz everyone knew me, when I was in Dortmund everyone knew me.

“The world is not big enough for me to hide. It has a massive effect on how I book holidays and things!”

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More contract talk

“I really thought for a couple of things in this case, that some people will know I will be here for longer. It gives us stability. And for all the things that happened here it’s like a payback to the club.”

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Klopp on lack of defenders

‘Pack them in cotton wool’

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Klopp on Keita's performances

“Second game in a row and scoring is really nice and very important for us.”

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Klopp on Salah

“I was really, really, happy for the goal he scored because of the ones he missed.

“It was a really important goal for us, to finish a game off like this with this highlight is great.”

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Klopp on Lijnders and Krawietz partnership

“It was clear for me. I had to ask them first they were happy about it. We enjoy the work together, the boys want to be part of the project as well. They are incredibly important to me.”

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Dejan Lovren out

“He will be back before my contract ends. He is out with muscle. It is more serious than last time. We have problems.”

“Don’t have a timeframe, he’s out”

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More on contract

“Four and a half years sounds like forever. It could be 9 years the longest spell ever at a club.

“For the next three and a half years now nobody has to talk about it

“Let’s try to make the best time of our lives and enjoy the ride, the journey.

“I never thought about leaving with the old contract. So many people I would miss and we thought come on it’s right.”

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On title race

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Klopp on Takumi Minamino

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Good place

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On new deal

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Here he comes

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Klopp's dynasty

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Here we are again happy as can be

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Klopp will be with us shortly

20 minutes until the main man is with us.

After signing a new deal until 2024 there will be a lot to discuss including Takumi Minamino.

Jurgen Klopp is all smiles after penning a new deal
Jurgen Klopp is all smiles after penning a new deal (Image: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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Liverpool's record vs Watford

Watford’s last three visits to Anfield have ended 5-0. 5-0 and 6-1... Nigel Pearson will be hoping for a better result for his new side tomorrow.

Liverpool will face a different Watford at the weekend
Liverpool will face a different Watford at the weekend (Image: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

The last time beat the Reds on their own turf was August 1999.

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Expected talking points

What can we expect?

  • Jurgen Klopp will be speaking to the media at 1.30
  • New contract - the Liverpool boss has committed his future to the Reds until 2024!
  • Takumi Minamino - the exciting new signing expected in January - and someone Klopp’s players were desperate for him to get!
  • Watford - the Reds have a good record against the Hornets at Anfield - but could Nigel Pearson’s team provide a different challenge tomorrow?
  • Manager and player of the month awards - Klopp and Sadio Mane both had a great November!
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Hello and welcome!

Welcome to our live blog for Jurgen Klopp’s press conference ahead of tomorrow’s match against Watford!

There’s certainly a lot for the Liverpool manager to discuss. Let’s have a look at what is likely to be on the agenda...

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