Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp coy on Champions League hopes with Tottenham not a priority

JURGEN KLOPP says he is not thinking about Tottenham as he focuses on getting Liverpool out of their Champions League group.

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Jurgen Klopp speaking at the pre-Maribor press conference

The Reds have made an unimpressive start on their return to Europe’s most prestigious competition.

With two draws from two games, Liverpool sit third, level on points with second-placed Spartak Moscow.

The Reds face bottom side Maribor tomorrow (7.45pm), before a tricky trip to Wembley to play Tottenham on Saturday (4pm).

And Klopp claims he is not thinking about the huge tie against Spurs at the weekend - insisting the game against Maribor is the only thing on his mind. 

“I don’t know,” Klopp said when asked how far Liverpool can go in the Champions League.

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Jurgen Klopp was frustrated with Liverpool's goalless draw with United on Saturday

Not before Wednesday morning will I even think about Tottenham.

Jurgen Klopp speaking ahead of the Champions League match with Maribor

“It depends on the games we play. I am not interested in that at the moment.

“Not before Wednesday morning will I even think about Tottenham.

“We are a good team and we will see where it leads us to.”

Klopp has also revealed that he will field a strong side in Slovenia tomorrow night.

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Klopp will hope Philipe Coutinho can inspire his side to victory against Maribor

But he knows that his side will have to be wary of the group minnows if they are to kick-start their Champions League campaign.

“We have to be very, very good again - and take the result,” Klopp added.

“We are a group of four and they face each other twice as well.

“It is possible we will win both or win one or lose both.

“We have wasted points and the performances have been good.”

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