'Get yourself to Crufts!' - LFC quotes of the week

There's reaction to a wonder goal, an unforgettable moment for a young supporter, a mouthwatering European tie and much more in our round-up of the best LFC quotes from the past week…

“Everybody in the stadium, his teammates included, thought he would play a pass and in the end he did it by himself – that was probably in this moment the best idea.”

Jürgen Klopp describes Mohamed Salah’s stunning second goal against Tottenham Hotspur

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“There’s only Messi in world football who can score that. What else can you say when he produces a goal like that?”

There was massive praise from Jamie Carragher for the Egyptian’s piece of magic

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“He said: ‘Oh, I like your tattoos man, they’re dope.’”

Loris Karius reveals the genesis of his friendship with Justin Bieber

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“I think we’ve got a proper player – he’s an outstanding player as far as I’m concerned.”

Gary McAllister hails fellow Scot Andy Robertson

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“You need to get yourself to Crufts!”

Danny Ings’ dog training – as part of a special challenge ahead of Chinese New Year – drew plaudits from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

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“The football part of the position seems to be pretty easy for him.”

Klopp discusses Trent Alexander-Arnold’s progress

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“I was very happy when I was compared to him. He is a legend, he was an excellent player, and that left me very happy and pleased to see my goal being compared to his.”

Roberto Firmino on the uncanny resemblance between his goal against Manchester City and Robbie Fowler’s at Old Trafford in 1995

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“It’s OK but I would not say I’m satisfied.”

Joel Matip rates his time with the Reds so far, ahead of his 50th Premier League appearance

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“To get my first start so soon and playing in a game of such high intensity, I really enjoyed it.”

January signing Tony Gallacher could take personal consolation from the U23s’ defeat by Spurs

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“It is the first game he has ever been to and he did the sign himself when he found out he was going. He held the sign up for the whole 90 minutes.”

Jimmy McKenna explains how his grandson, Joe, got Salah’s shirt after the clash with Tottenham

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“Goalkeeping is a special position, so I think it makes sense that in the scouting department we have somebody who is more responsible for that.”

The boss clarifies the role of Hans Leitert

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“I’m licking my lips at the prospect.”

Steven Gerrard reacts to his U19s side being drawn against Manchester United in the UEFA Youth League

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“He is in the top three players I’ve played with, he’s incredible.”

Rickie Lambert on Adam Lallana

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