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'We are still Rocky Balboa, not Ivan Drago' - Klopp calms talk of Liverpool's title challenge

The Reds boss is ready for the new Premier League season but still rates his team as underdogs compared to champions Manchester City

Jurgen Klopp's focus is on ensuring his talented Liverpool squad deliver on their potential after extensive spending in the transfer market, rather than worrying about closing the gap to Manchester City.

Liverpool's close-season outlay was greater than any of their Premier League rivals, adding Alisson, Fabinho, Naby Keita and Xherdan Shaqiri to a team that reached the Champions League final last term.

Setting aside talk of his expectations and the strength of the group, Klopp acknowledged only results will matter when the season starts against West Ham on Sunday.