Steven Gerrard in awe of Thiago Alcantara as Jurgen Klopp blows Liverpool squad away

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All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageAnd even though Dortmund forced a 2-2 draw through goals from Mohamed Zidan and Jan Koller in the second half, the Reds great loved playing alongside Thiago.“As soon as I knew Thiago was on the list, I made myself available,” Gerrard said. “The respect is mutual.”While Thiago, speaking alongside the club's former captain, said: “It’s amazing.

When the invite comes to come and be part of this, you can’t wait to get together.“We’re one big family. And that’s the reason why we’re all here today.”Jurgen Klopp was back at Anfield for the first time since watching the Reds lift the Premier League title last season.And ahead of the game, the German delivered a powerful speech to the Liverpool players, with club goalscoring great John Aldridge revealing: “Jurgen did a little piece before the game and it was sublime.“Lovely words, wisdom, telling the players to enjoy these moments when the football is past you.

I wouldn't say it was emotional, but it was brilliant.“It's a hard job with 26 players! Everyone has to play and we lost a bit of balance when Martin came off – that's why we lost the lead!“But Dortmund did really well and we thank them for coming.