Marko Grujic has confessed a conversation with Jurgen Klopp helped him realise what his 'shortcomings' as a player are.





The Reds signed Grujic from Red Star Belgrade in January, but the midfielder was then sent back to his native Serbia where he spent the rest of the season on loan.

He rejoined the squad for the new Premier League season but has been afforded just 29 minutes of top flight action thus far.





The youngster has been on the subs bench for six of Liverpool's seven games so far, but did make an impressive debut in their victory over Derby County in the EFL Cup.





The Serbian spoke to Zurnal and said: “Coach Jurgen Klopp has a clear plan for me. I’m constantly talking with him and his assistant Zeljko Buvac, I am aware that I need to improve my game on the defensive side. Shortcomings in this part of my game originated from Red Star since last summer, when I played in the position behind the striker.”

Grujic made 41 appearances for Red Star Belgrade and enjoyed a breakthrough year last term. Klopp paid a reported £5.1m for the youngster to make him his first signing at Anfield back in the New Year.





He also has three caps for Serbia after progressing through the various younger age groups.





Liverpool have emerged as serious title contenders this year and wins on the road over Arsenal and Chelsea have led to increased optimism around Anfield. Jurgen Klopp is in his first full season in charge of Liverpool and his high energy style already appears to be embedded in the team's DNA.

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