Jürgen Klopp on Arsenal challenge, Kaide Gordon development and more

Jürgen Klopp assessed the challenge Liverpool face in attempting to overcome Arsenal to reach the final of the Carabao Cup, as well as a variety of other talking points, during his pre-match press conference on Wednesday.

The Reds welcome the Gunners to Anfield for the first leg of the last-four meeting on Thursday night, with the return set for Emirates Stadium seven days later.

The last meeting between the sides came on November 20 in the Premier League on Merseyside when goals from Sadio Mane, Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah and Takumi Minamino swept Klopp’s side to a comprehensive 4-0 victory.

However, the manager is in no doubt Mikel Arteta’s side will pose a stern test to Liverpool’s hopes of…