Liverpool does not need an extra defender, says coach

Liverpool Aug 7 (IANS) Even if English football club Liverpool fails to buy a defender this summer team coach Jurgen Klopp said he won t have a problem as he is happy with Liverpool s current defensive options.

"Look out there and tell me five that would make us stronger. Five. Then you win a prize " Klopp was quoted as saying by ESPNFC.

"It s difficult how it is. We have four. I don t think we need more. In the moment I m fine. We are open until August 31. We cannot force the things and we would never get a centre back " the former Borussia Dortmund coach said.

Liverpool wanted to rope in Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk earlier in the summer but then publicly abandoned their pursuit after being reported to the English Premier League for chasing the player.

"I m happy. You can imagine we are still working on different things and we will see if it works. I am already here to work with this squad and not just always thinking but if we don t get this or this. Let s wait until August 31. Then we will talk about it " Klopp said.

Liverpool won 3-1 against Spanish side Athletic Bilbao in a pre-season friendly match.

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