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'It’s not about being exciting and scoring bicycle kicks!' - Klopp urges consistency from Liverpool

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has urged his side to remain consistent following their 2-0 defeat by Napoli in the Champions League.

The Reds have enjoyed a perfect start to their Premier League campaign as they look to go one better than last season’s second-placed finish.

However, their Champions League defence got off to a disappointing start as they succumbed to a 2-0 loss in Italy, with Dries Mertens converting a penalty and substitute Fernando Llorente grabbing a late second after a rare Virgil van Dijk error.

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Klopp is not overly concerned, however, suggesting his team’s main challenge is to show the consistency they have produced over the last season or so.