Trent Alexander-Arnold acknowledged the increased importance of Wednesday's clash with Leeds United as Liverpool aim to capitalise on their game in hand.
The Reds reduced the gap to Manchester City at the Premier League summit last weekend by coming from a goal down to beat Norwich City at Anfield shortly before the leaders were overturned by Tottenham Hotspur.
That distance to the top can be cut to three points when Jürgen Klopp’s side host Leeds tomorrow, and Alexander-Arnold noted the added significance of defeating the visitors.
“Of course,” the right-back told Liverpoolfc.com. “Our game in hand obviously is one that we need to win, it will put us in a really good position in the league.