It is important that we work together and help each other

“You have to lead, you have to talk to each other and help each other,” the central defender said during his pre-match press conference.

“That’s the only one [way], you can’t get off here as a person – only as a team. For this you need teammates and you need to help your teammates.

“If you’re old and experienced, you should do it.”

Liverpool were given an unexpected six-day break between games after the postponement of last weekend’s Premier League games.

The short rest period gave Klopp and his coaching staff time to reflect and provide feedback to the squad with some open and honest conversations.

Matip added: “I think in the team we are all very clear; sometimes it hurts, this is normal, but as a good team, which I think we are, you can speak this truth.