Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he was surprised on finding out the same pitch will be used for all their Club World Cup games - as well as the heavy rain in Qatar - after he finally turned his attention to the competition.

The Khalifa International Stadium in Doha will host three games within 27 hours this week, with Liverpool's semi-final against Mexican side Monterrey on Wednesday the third to take place.

That, along with heavy rain and thunderstorms in Qatar, has given Klopp food for thought in preparation for the tournament.

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are in Qatar this week courtesy of their Champions League triumph

The Khalifa International Stadium, pictured here on December 2, will host the semi-final

'I didn't think about Qatar until after the Watford game,' Klopp said.

'Now I think about it, and I heard that they change the stadium, then the next information I got, all the games will be played on the same pitch.

'And then I saw that it is raining! I have no problem with rain, especially when it's warm rain.

'It is not a concern, it is just something we will have a look at when we are there.'

Liverpool's semi-final, and the final & third-place play-off on Saturday, were originally meant to be played at the Education City Stadium until it was switched due to the new ground failing to host a test event.

Al-Sadd play Esperance de Tunis in a fifth-place play-off on Tuesday, before the first semi-final between Flamengo and Al-Hilal later that day.

Klopp takes a look at his phone on the plane ahead of Liverpool flying out on Sunday

Mohamed Salah, who scored twice against Watford on Saturday, has made the trip to Qatar

The quick succession of games means the surface is likely to suffer some wear and tear before Liverpool take to the pitch on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Dejan Lovren is missing from the party which travelled to the Middle East, as he is out injured with a muscle problem sustained in last week's Champions League victory against Red Bull Salzburg.

The Reds are looking to win the Club World Cup for the first time in their history this week in Qatar.