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Jürgen Klopp on Blackburn win, new match protocols and Clarkson goal

As the Reds continue to prepare for a return to Premier League action on June 21, they took on the Championship side in a behind-closed-doors fixture.

Sadio Mane, Naby Keita and Takumi Minamino all netted in the first half, before Joel Matip and Ki-Jana Hoever each struck to make it 5-0 to the hosts.

Then, as the contest ticked towards its conclusion, Leighton Clarkson grabbed the goal of the game – and Liverpool’s sixth – when he coolly finished after some fine footwork.

Afterwards, Klopp detailed why the experience was not only necessary from a fitness point of view, but also with regards to helping adjust to the new medical protocols that have been implemented in order to keep players and staff safe.