Jurgen Klopp says the memories of Fraser Forster’s antics at Anfield last season will be a source of motivation when Liverpool face Southampton on Saturday.

The England keeper enraged the Reds boss back in May with his gamesmanship prior to saving James Milner's second-half penalty in a goalless draw.

Forster stood over Milner speaking to him as he placed the ball before appearing to put a divot of turf on the spot.

Two Saints players were booked for time-wasting as they delayed the spot-kick being taken. At the time Klopp was critical of the keeper, saying "that's not how sportsmen should work”.

Liverpool ended up recovering from that setback and securing a top-four finish but the episode still rankles Klopp.

"I still remember the situation around the penalty," Klopp said.

"It looked like it was really strange and not completely fair.

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"I don’t forget last season. It was a very decisive situation for us, they didn’t need the points.

"But it felt like someone kind of created stories so they were really spot on around the penalty and Foster was on fire. I think it’s a good moment to strike back."

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Liverpool haven't scored in the last four meetings with Saints but Klopp is confident they will put that right.

"I know it will be difficult again to win against Southampton but it’s still possible. There’s nothing that should hold us back," he added.

"We don’t use those four games for analysis as both teams have changed since then.

"In this moment we have pretty much a full squad. I have a few choices. We will be well prepared.

"It's our job to make Southampton less confident in this game."