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Jurgen Klopp admits he is 'fine' with Liverpool opening pre-season with back-to-back draws against Wacker Innsbruck and Stuttgart in Austria... with Divock Origi and Sadio Mane on target in 30-minute matches

Jurgen Klopp insisted he was satisfied with Liverpool's displays in their opening pre-season matches but admitted there was 'a lot of space for improvement' for his side.

The Reds kickstarted their pre-season preparations with back-to-back 1-1 draws in 30-minute matches against Wacker Innsbruck and Stuttgart as part of their training camp in Austria.

Divock Origi was on target in the 1-1 draw with the Austrian outfit, while Sadio Mane netted the leveller against the German Bundesliga side.

Jurgen Klopp insisted he was satisfied with Liverpool's displays in their opening pre-season matches
Sadio Mane (right) scored for the Reds in their 1-1 draw with Bundesliga side Stuttgart

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And speaking to the club's official website after the Reds' workout, Klopp admitted he was happy to see 'a wild press' and while insisting there were areas to work, on he revealed he saw what he expected.