LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - The hugs, the smiles and the laughter suggest Juergen Klopp's Liverpool are a happy bunch, bonded together in enjoyment of the attacking football that has taken them to a second straight Champions League final. But behind the good humour and camaraderie, Liverpool under Klopp have become a ruthless winning machine, where no effort has been spared in the pursuit of the glory the club's supporters demand. During the season, Liverpool poached head physio Lee Nobes from title rivals Manchester City and he joined a backroom team that is highly specialised. So far there has been no silverware in return for all the effort since Klopp took over in 2015. However, after missing out on the Premier League title by just a point, Saturday offers the chance to redeem last year's Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid.

Source: The Star May 29, 2019 13:30 UTC