'Six or seven of those players used to be my players': Rangnick reveals why Klopp's squad is so strong

Ralf Rangnick's men will take on Liverpool this Tuesday as the Reds look to break into the top four of the Premier League, while Liverpool make a title-push.

Rangnick spoke about the Liverpool squad and how their recruitment of players that fit their system helps them build their team effectively.

"They are good, they are extremely good," Rangnick said of Klopp's men. "It's no coincidence that they're as good as they are. Jurgen has built that team over the last six-and-a-half years.

"Six or seven of those players used to be my/our players when we signed them for our clubs when nobody knew them.

"And again, it's no coincidence that this is probably the club with the highest number of players from our former clubs because their approach, their style of football, the way they want to play is pretty similar."

Rangnick has played a key role in scouting and developing the likes of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Joel Matip, Ibrahima Konate, Naby Keita and Takumi Minamino.