You'll have plenty to celebrate when you subscribe to the Liverpool FC newsletter Sign me up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid Email

Jurgen Klopp has demanded a show of “fight” from his Liverpool squad as they prepare for a pivotal April.

The Reds’ spirited revival was dented by a wretched 3-2 defeat to Southampton last weekend but the manager is determined to ensure his players respond positively to that crushing setback.

After the international break Liverpool embark on a hectic schedule – starting with the visit of title-chasing Tottenham to Anfield a week on Saturday.

Klopp’s emotional return to Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-final of the Europa League follows with the Reds facing a minimum of eight fixtures in April.

With silverware still up for grabs and European qualification to be secured, the German coach is relishing the challenges ahead and says it will test the depth of his squad.

“There is still so much to play for,” Klopp told the ECHO from Liverpool’s warm weather training camp in Tenerife.

“April will be busy but we are used to playing this many games.

“We will have to make some hard decisions over the line up.

(Image: PA Wire)

“Before Southampton, we had Firmino out and Hendo ill – that can be a problem.

“We have a big squad so it’s good for us to have this many games in April. Everyone will be important. We have to really fight through this time.

“There are no easy games. But if we are all together then you have seen how we can play.”

Last weekend’s defeat at St Mary’s showcased both the best and the worst of Klopp’s side. They raced into a 2-0 half-time lead before falling to pieces in the second half.

“The first half at Southampton was a good example,” Klopp added.

“We showed our potential. We showed everything – how strong we can be.

“But in the second half with less power we were not the same team.

“We have to work for this. We know the way. Now we cannot really develop things. We just have to take what we can get.

“There are a lot of games coming up but they are good games and we’re looking forward to them.”