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Jurgen Klopp says there's no room for big egos if Liverpool's squad depth is going to help propel them to glory this season.

The Reds' summer transfer business – coupled with the exciting development of young talent – means that competition for places is greater than ever.

The likes of Alberto Moreno, Divock Origi, Dominic Solanke, Marko Grujic and Sheyi Ojo didn't even make the bench for last weekend's emphatic win over West Ham, while Dejan Lovren, Joel Matip, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Rhian Brewster were all sidelined by injury.

Klopp also has youngsters Nat Phillips, Curtis Jones and Rafa Camacho competing for senior places.

His squad will be trimmed over the coming fortnight with Simon Mignolet, Lazar Markovic, Pedro Chirivella, Origi, Ojo and Grujic among those expected to follow Ragnar Klavan out of the exit door either permanently or on loan.

However, the strength in depth will still be impressive for the challenges ahead and Klopp admits patience will be required for those on the fringes.

“I cannot make people happy, I never could,” Klopp said.

“Whatever happens on August 31 - I think that is the last window, although maybe Russia and China are open - there will be a specific point where it is 100% clear that is the squad for the next four months until January.

“Who cannot be happy in these four months being part of the squad at Liverpool, I cannot help.

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“What I can say is everyone who trains on his highest level - because the decision has already been made that they are good enough to play for Liverpool - has a big chance to be an important part of the team.

“When he plays at the highest level there's a big chance to stay in the team and all these things. That makes us happy.”

Klopp must decide whether to name an unchanged side for Monday night's Premier League trip to Crystal Palace.

Captain Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are pushing for a start but it would be a surprise if he tweaked the midfield after how well Gini Wijnaldum, James Milner and Naby Keita performed against the Hammers.

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Klopp says those who aren't involved against Palace need to take it on the chin and knuckle down.

"There are more difficult things in life than not being in a match squad for a day, there are much more difficult problems in the world," he added.

“I see it like that and you always have a chance to change the situation when you are part of the squad.

"It is not about my decision. I make the last decision - yes or no. But before that there are plenty of things that the players are responsible for. That is not a problem.

"The ideal size of the squad is 11 and nobody is injured. Then they are all happy - a little bit exhausted but all happy!

"If you have 12 then you already have one who thinks ‘why am I out?’ That is exactly the same problem.

"Everything will be fine, but if someone has a problem with it he will have a problem with me because he does not respect the situation we're in."