Jurgen Klopp outlines Liverpool’s season mantra ahead of Premier League opener

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes his squad must improve on their attempts of last season if they are to catch Manchester City. Last season they earned 97 points in the Premier League but that total wasn’t enough to knock City off top spot. Speaking in his matchday programme column , Klopp said: "A new season is always about the opportunity. I think this coming one presents the best kind of opportunity for all of us in the LFC fold. "As the team, we know we have the opportunity to be better than we were last season. This I love about football. Regardless of what came before you know there are new challenges and new memories to make. "This team, since I have been fortunate enough to lead them, has been all about progression collectively and individually. They know standing still means you actually fall backwards. The Premier League, the domestic cups and Europe – all our opponents will make strides forward. Our strides can and must be bigger if we want to achieve."

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