Jurgen Klopp calls for Liverpool to give 'absolute best' as Diogo Jota ruled out for two weeks with injury

Jurgen Klopp has urged Liverpool to make the "absolute best" out of their final stretch of Premier League fixtures ahead of a "super important" derby clash with Everton.

Liverpool are looking to end Klopp's last campaign at the club on a high by winning the league title.

With a month of the season remaining, they are level with leaders Arsenal on 74 points, with Manchester City one point behind and with a game in hand.

"Yes, we don't have it in our hands. Who has that in the past? Maybe City. For me, we are where we should be," said Klopp ahead of Liverpool's clash with Everton on Wednesday.

"Now let's make the absolute best of it and if that means winning the league, I'll be quite happy."

Liverpool beat Fulham at the weekend and will be looking for another win when they take on rivals Everton.

This will be Klopp's last Merseyside derby clash and it is a fixture that he has an excellent record in.

Liverpool have lost just once to Everton since Klopp took charge and that was at Anfield in 2021. The last time Everton beat Liverpool at Goodison Park in the league was in 2010.

"It's super important for us and that is clear," said Klopp.

"I don't know when my first derby was but I always knew how important it was. Now I know it and I feel it. My understanding has developed over the years but they are always difficult games, especially there [Goodison Park].

"There has been good results and good games over the years. High intensity.

"Goodison Park can create quite a good atmosphere as well. We will never get underestimated when we arrive there and that is what makes it more difficult. They always look ready for the game. We have to make sure we are ready for this one.

"You cannot compare the games of the past. It is just about playing football but the atmosphere is special.

"Derby fever will be in minds so we have to be cool and that is an important part in preparing for the game."

Liverpool will be without Diogo Jota against Everton due to injury.

Jota only recently returned to the team and scored in the win over Fulham, but is now out for two weeks.

Trent Alexander-Arnold also netted against Fulham and Klopp was full of praise for the defender.

"He has been a fantastic player from the first day. Outstanding talent and has turned into a world-class football player.

"It is rare as a manager that you are part of a journey for such a long time. Trent has never had a different manager so it will be good for him to get new influences in the future. But he can be happy with the steps he has made.

"It is nice to have these players around. I have nothing bad to say about Trent and his development. He is one of these stories that not a lot of clubs can write, but he is someone people will talk about in 20, 30 and 40 years."

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