After Newcastle win, Klopp's threat to Real Madrid

After the final whistle at St James' Park, The Pool made a significant leap up the Premier League table, and with Chelsea's defeat at the hands of Southampton, Klopp's side will be in fine form ahead of next Tuesday's clash with Real Madrid at Anfield, where the German is already preparing a surprise for the European champions.

The first leg of the last 16 will be a game of reserved predictions and unlike a fortnight ago when Liverpool lived in the darkness of their bad decisions and fortune, today the squad looks solid with the recoveries of Firmino and Jota joining the great moment that Nunez and Gakpo are living.

It is well known that Klopp is a coach who does not mince his words, and it is clear to him that these international matches are the perfect stage to test his team's courage. The German sent out a strong message after the win at Newcastle that sent shivers down the spine of Ancelotti's side.

Klopp's threat to Real Madrid

"Real Madrid is going to be tough, let me say it like this. But this is Anfield. And I can't wait to be honest," said Klopp to the media, who were quick to set the networks alight, and Merseyside has already been the scene of glorious episodes in the Red's history. Curiously, according to the bookmakers, The Pool are favourites for this match.