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Jurgen Klopp was delighted with Alisson Becker's debut in Liverpool's 5-0 thrashing of Napoli in Dublin.

The £65million keeper was rarely tested but showcased the quality of his distribution with a long pass for Mohamed Salah in the build up to the Reds' opening goal.

"He's quite a good footballer! It was an all-round good performance," Klopp said.

"Everyone can imagine what it's like to play your first game after everything that's been written about him.

"Napoli were the strongest side we've played so far and they nearly had their full squad here. He was very aware of all the situations when he was needed behind a high last line.

"We involved him a lot in our build up and we need to get used to that a bit more. But there were a lot of good situations. He caught the ball in decisive moments and I was really pleased."

The only downside for the Reds was the sight of James Milner going off with a head injury early in the second half after a sickening clash of heads with Mario Rui.

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The Liverpool vice-captain needed 15 stitches in his forehead.

"That’s obviously the big shadow over the game," Klopp said.

"James Milner played a brilliant game and then went off with a crazy cut. He's had 15 stitches. He's quite positive about it but nobody has shown him a mirror so far."