Liverpool manager Klopp focuses on defensive discipline


Soccer Football - Leicester City v Liverpool - Pre Season Friendly - The Premier League Asia Trophy - Final - June 22, 2017 Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp applauds the fans at the end of the match REUTERS/BOBBY YIP

(Reuters) - Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp hopes to instil defensive discipline in his side ahead of the upcoming Premier League season, saying his side must stop conceding sloppy goals with collective work at the back.

Klopp's attacking approach produced 78 goals for Liverpool in the league last season but they conceded 42 times, more than four of their top six rivals.

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