Under-fire Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been given passionate backing - by the man who hopes to mastermind his Champions League downfall.
Van Dijk is among a group of Reds players to have attracted criticism after an underwhelming start to the season continued with a 3-3 home Premier League draw against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.
Jurgen Klopp's side will hope to improve on a record of only three clean sheets in their last 17 matches when they entertain Rangers in their latest Champions League game on Tuesday.