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Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will “take what we get” at the end of the season as they eye a fourth Premier League win in a row against Tottenham on Sunday.
The Reds are in seventh place after continuing their recent resurgence with a 2-1 victory at West Ham on Tuesday.
Liverpool are seven points behind fourth-placed Manchester United and will move above Spurs if they beat them at Anfield this weekend.
Reds manager Klopp expects his players to throw everything into a late-season push for a place in either the Champions League or Europa League.
He said: “We will take what we get. We didn’t start the season saying it will be fantastic, but the season taught us a few things. If it is Europa League, it is Europa League.
“We want to create a basis to qualify for the best possible scenario. Squeeze everything out.”
Klopp has been encouraged by the Reds’ return to form but is demanding more.
The German said: “It’s too early to speak about consistency winning three in a row. I am happy with the performances at the moment as I saw a lot of things we want to see in games, and that’s really pleasing for the coach.
“I know from the outside results are everything, but performances levels are what you are looking for. We want to focus on us, but we cannot ignore the quality of the opponent.
“There is always something to improve on. I am absolutely okay with us at the moment, but we have to stay focused and show the most important prize in football is three points.”
Centre-back Ibrahima Konate is available to return from injury when Spurs travel to Merseyside on the back of fighting back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Manchester United on Thursday.
Tottenham were hammered 6-1 at Newcastle United last weekend, resulting in interim boss Cristian Stellini being sacked and Ryan Mason taking charge until the end of the season.
Klopp is wary of the threat posed by the London club despite the fact they have endured a turbulent time.
He added: “This is a season where a lot of things are difficult for a lot of teams. We have our problems, Chelsea have problems, Tottenham have problems. It is not cool for us but opens it up for other teams and Champions League spots are there to grab for other teams.
“Little mistakes can cause massive problems. I don’t know anything about that for Tottenham, but they showed they are outstanding last night. I will be prepared for the best possible Tottenham side. They have been the best counter-attacking side in Europe by some distance.”
