As for the game, Liverpool eased to a 3-0 win in London to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League season and stay just two points behind Man City at the top of the table. "You play in a defensive-midfield situation and I don't know how many challenges Hendo had today or situations where he had to be closing the player or space".
Klopp said the contract renewal was further evidence that his best players didn't have to leave in order to chase success.
"It shows a bit of the change the club made in the last few years".
"I really think this group of players, they deserve it".
Klopp was similarly disdainful when questioned regarding reports Fabinho could seek a move over a lack of game-time, the midfielder having started only three Premier League games since signing from Monaco.
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Liverpool announced on Thursday that Mane had agreed terms on a new long-term contract following Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah, who both signed five-year deals at Anfield in April and July respectively. But it's a free world and he can say whatever he wants.
Shifting his focus to seventh-placed Watford, Klopp said he expected a tough test at Vicarage Road where title rivals Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 2-1 defeat in September. "He played three of the last four I think and did well, it's all good".
That early drama quickly fizzled out for the remainder of the first half, however, and with City leading handsomely at West Ham, Liverpool knew they needed to improve after the break. "Today they did a really good job, and I like this game a lot because it was so hard".
"It is a great day for me and now I am looking forward to everything - to helping the team, to helping the club achieve our dreams and, especially, to win trophies".
The England global played for his country in the crucial Nations League victory over Croatia last Sunday, playing the full 90 minutes, and had reported back to Liverpool fully fit.
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