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Jurgen Klopp Praises Character of Liverpool's Defence After Securing Late Win at Burnley

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hailed the character of his defensive players following a last gasp 1-2 victory over Burnley on Saturday.

The Reds clinched a dramatic three points at Turf Moor after Ragnar Klavan headed home in stoppage time to deny the Clarets a draw after Jóhann Guðmundssonwho had cancelled out Sadio Mane's opener only minutes prior.

The late winner was created by the centre-back pairing of Dejan Lovren and Klavan who looked to have taken the spotlight away from new defensive signing Virgil van Dijk, but the quality and spirit of those in Liverpool's back-line was under no question from Klopp despite acquiring the Dutch defender.