Tottenham v Liverpool: Klopp upbeat ahead of Premier League bow

Jurgen Klopp wants to see a brave Liverpool team willing to risk making mistakes in his first game in charge against Tottenham on Saturday.

The former Borussia Dortmund coach s eagerly awaited maiden Premier League assignment is a tough one at White Hart Lane, with Spurs unbeaten since their 1-0 opening-day loss at Manchester United.

Despite claiming just one league win since August  a run of results that paved the way for Klopp to replace Brendan Rodgers after their 1-1 derby draw at Everton  Liverpool can climb above their opponents with victory in north London.

Klopp is keen to banish the air of negativity that surrounded Anfield during the final weeks of Rodgers  reign and has called for plenty of ambition from his new players.

The bravery is …