Klopp hails ‘different level’ Salah in Liverpool win over Everton

It was not just the front three who took home the praise, however, as Jordan Henderson’s efforts to cover an enormous distance were recognised, as well as teenage sensation Stefan Bajcetic.

The Spaniard, who has now started the last three Premier League matches despite only turning 18 earlier this season, was awarded special praise by Klopp after he was given man of the match by former Reds defender Jamie Carragher.

And Klopp said: “We are really happy with him, a top boy, really smart and calm. He played in a new position, at eight, and I asked him afterwards if he liked it and he said yes. It is a nice story.”

The result lifts Liverpool into ninth in the Premier League above fellow underachievers Chelsea, with the gap to the top four now cut down to nine points as the the Merseyside outfit target a late run at Champions League qualification.