Goals in either half from Georginio Wijnaldum and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain secured three more points for the Reds in Group E and lifted them to the top of the section.
Klopp’s men were made to work hard for the victory – with Mbwana Samatta equalising for the visitors before half-time – but the manager was primarily focused on the result and the fact his players came through the tie without injury.
At his post-match press conference, he also discussed the confirmation that Liverpool’s Carabao Cup clash with Aston Villa will be held in the same week that his team are in Qatar for the FIFA Club World Cup.