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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has backed Jose Mourinho’s call for the Premier League to do more to help English clubs in Europe.

The Manchester United boss has found an unlikely ally in Klopp, who voiced similar complaints about the Reds’ hectic schedule last season.

Mourinho has hit out at United having to face Middlesbrough at midday on Sunday – just 62 hours after their Europa League last 16 victory over FC Rostov.

Former United captain Roy Keane described Mourinho’s comments as “garbage” and accused him of making excuses, but Klopp says his point was valid.

“I heard what Jose Mourinho said and what the pundits think about it,” Klopp said.

“Last season we had the same experience. It was really hard. We played Villarreal and then Swansea at 12.

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“If they want to help, you cannot do that, you should not do that.

“I know it is contracted, but that’s only 12pm or 4pm? Don’t play then.

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“Don’t make it more difficult than it should be. I really understand. We thought the same last season.

“We thought it was really hard. That was an experience. This year we could not use it but next year hopefully we can use it. That’s how the job is.”