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'Adrian!' - Klopp compares 'incredible' Liverpool goalkeeper to Rocky Balboa

The Reds coach has compared his new starting keeper to a fictional boxing legend after stepping up in a penalty shoot-out

Jurgen Klopp has likened Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian to boxing icon Rocky Balboa after the Spaniard became an instant hero by saving the decisive spot-kick against Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup final.

After the match finished 2-2 following 120 minutes of action in Istanbul, Adrian made the only penalty save as he denied Tammy Abraham and gifted the Reds another trophy.

It caps off a big few days for the former West Ham keeper, who has suddenly become Liverpool's number one shot-stopper following an injury to Alisson.