Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool's experience of competing for the top honours in the game in recent seasons can make the difference as they battle the likes of Chelsea and West Ham for a top-four place.

After being knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid on Wednesday, the Reds' sole mission for the remaining weeks of the season is clear – to get back into the top four and secure another campaign in Europe's top competition.

West Ham's defeat at Newcastle means they have the opportunity to go fourth on Monday night when they travel to Leeds, though Chelsea will have a game in hand after being in FA Cup action this weekend.

The club vice-captain remains a regular in Klopp's side, with his versatility a key tool in coping with their well-documented injury problems this season.

"He is incredibly important for the group as a person and as a character, but as a player as well," Klopp said. "I think 'Millie' is always around playing or coming on when he is fit.

"He had some little issues, enough to rule him out, in the last month but now he is completely fit and hopefully it stays like this because he is an important player on and off the pitch."