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Kevin Keegan believes Liverpool are capable of clinching Champions League glory this season.

The Kop legend says his old club are a delight to watch under Jurgen Klopp and views them as genuine contenders to land a sixth European crown.

The Reds, who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 18 games with a thrilling 4-3 win over Premier League leaders Manchester City on Sunday, face Porto in the last 16 of the competition next month.

“Don’t forget they are still in the Champions League, they could win that,” Keegan said.

“Why not? They are in it. They have Porto next which won’t be easy. But it’s a tie they could come through.

“At the moment I think all the top teams in there have a problem of one kind or another.

“Are Manchester United better than Liverpool? Probably not. Are Chelsea? Probably not.”

Former Newcastle boss Keegan, who won a European Cup and two UEFA Cups with Liverpool , is a big fan of Klopp and his unwavering commitment to an attacking brand of football. He’s convinced that the £75million signing of Virgil van Dijk will help take Liverpool to the next level.

“I think Jurgen fits like a glove,” Keegan told 5Live. “He gets the Liverpool humour, he gets what the fans want.

“The fans enjoy watching him kick every ball. You feel like he’s going to tackle someone running down the line at times!

“He comes with a great track record, You can’t argue with what he achieved at Dortmund.

“I enjoy watching this Liverpool team. What people have to understand is that if your best players are inventive and Liverpool’s are then your strengths are at the front.

“Liverpool’s weaknesses are at the back. You have to play to your strengths. Liverpool have to go and attack, and hope they outscore teams. We had that policy a bit at Newcastle and we nearly won the league.

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“Van Dijk is a very good defender and that signing may give them a solidity at the back which they haven’t had before.”

Klopp’s ultimate mission is to end Liverpool’s long wait for the Premier League crown. However, Keegan believes that will only happen if the Reds put a stop to the talent drain out of Anfield.

“Before they can talk about winning the Premier League, Liverpool need to be able to hold on to their best players,” Keegan said.

“You can’t have a situation where every time you get a good player, you lose him. Look at Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho , Barcelona came in and took them.

“In my opinion the best two players at Liverpool in the past 10 years have both been sold to Barcelona.

“Liverpool can’t possibly win the league if they keep selling their best players to Barcelona. You must keep your best players and then strengthen.”