Friday 10 February 2017 17:56, UK
Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool's record against top six opposition must improve, ahead of their clash with Tottenham on Saturday.
Liverpool have earned 13 points from a possible 21 against sides in the top six this season, but Klopp says his team need to do more against their rivals if their are to achieve their season objectives.
"Our record should be better," said Klopp. "We know we can do a lot of good things still but we have to show it on the pitch.
"Against a team like Tottenham, we need everything. If we play like we did in first half against Hull - no chance. If we play like we did in that second half then [we have a] better chance, but we want better."
Liverpool slipped to fifth in the Premier League table after their 2-0 defeat to Hull last weekend, leaving them four points behind Tottenham ahead of their match at Anfield.
"I don't think too much about other teams," Klopp added. "Things like this [Tottenham's good run] happen.
"It [Liverpool's top six record] should be better, remember that offside goal against Man United?
"We don't look for excuses, we look for solutions. Just because you aren't flying, it doesn't mean you can't win next game.
"We are still convinced that this is a long-term project. The players learn but it's my job to bring them into the right situation.
"I don't question everything [after a defeat]. Everything is easier when you win a game but the jobs is still the same to do [no matter the result]."
Spurs travel to Anfield in flying form having gone 10 matches unbeaten in all competitions following last week's 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough at White Hart Lane.
Dele Alli also heads into the fixture fresh from picking up the Premier League player of the month award for January on Friday, having scored five goals during the month as Tottenham rose to second in the league.
Klopp confirmed ahead of the match-up that Dejan Lovren, Adam Lallana and Ragnar Klavan were all doubts with a knee knock, achilles issue and bacterial infection respectively.
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