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It will be hard to stop Haaland, says Kloop

Agencies By Agencies Published on: December 10, 2019 01:27 (EAT)

Jurgen Klopp has admitted Liverpool face a challenge to stop “exceptional” striker Erling Haaland in their crucial Champions League clash with Red Bull Salzburg.

The 19-year-old Norwegian has been linked with a move to a host of top European clubs – including Liverpool – after scoring 28 goals in 21 games for the Austrian side this season.

The Champions League holders need a draw in Salzburg on Tuesday to ensure their passage to the last 16, while a defeat would leave them relying on Genk to beat Napoli in Group E’s other game.

“He’s 19 years old, exceptional player, but how would you defend a very good striker? Try to make sure that he gets not that many balls,” Klopp said.

“Just a really big, big talent with a wonderful future, 100 per cent, but for tomorrow night, how you defend the best strikers, you try to avoid passes to them, you cut them out of the game and when they have the ball.

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