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Nathaniel Clyne has revealed he is regarded as “a machine” by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp – but admits to being slightly annoyed at James Milner!

Clyne has been one of the mainstays of the Reds first team during the German’s first year in charge at Anfield.

His durability was underlined by the surprise at his withdrawal from the latest England squad with a knee problem, although Liverpool are hopeful the right-back will be available for their next Premier League game at home to Manchester United on Monday week.

And Clyne has told how his continued availability has contributed to his nickname from Klopp.

“The manager has called me a machine in the past,” he said. “I’m not entirely sure why, it’s probably because I play in loads of games and rarely get injured or come off with knocks.

“All I try and do is my best for the team and try not to complain about anything.”

While Clyne has proven reliable at right-back, Liverpool have had continued issues in the opposite full-back berth.

However, the success this season of converted midfielder Milner in the position has left Clyne scratching his head.

Clyne joked: “He seems to make it look easy! I’ve trained my whole career to be a full-back and he comes in and makes it look easy! He’s enjoying it and also getting on the scoresheet.

“He’s a very experienced professional – every team needs a James Milner in their side. He can play in any position.”

Liverpool have enjoyed an impressive start to the season and stand just two points adrift of leaders Manchester City going into the international break.

But, speaking to Match of the Day magazine, Clyne admits to being disappointed by aspects of the campaign – but not his fitness under Klopp’s training regime.

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“It’s a long way to go but we’ve done really well,” he said. “We’re just going to focus on the next game.

“We haven’t had a clean sheet yet so as a defender, I’m a bit disappointed. I want to get clean sheets, but we need to work harder in training on our defending.

“I’d definitely say I’m fitter. Pre-season the manager worked us really hard and also in regular training he works us really hard to be fit enough to meet his demands when we’re playing!”

Of Klopp, Clyne added: “He can get angry and everyone will know about it because he gets loud! The glasses have been knocked off a few times celebrating too!”