Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to be intense and aggressive, says Lucas Leiva

The Brazilian has admitted that a passionate approach and a demand for improvement are the most striking aspects about the new man as they prepare to visit Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday lunchtime.

“There is a lot of information and as players we need to listen a lot now, and learn and try to put everything he asks us to do onto the pitch and off the pitch as well. It has been very good, very positive and hopefully it will keep going like that.

“He seems to be very passionate – he likes to put in everything that he has and he asks the players for the same. Be very intense, be aggressive with yourself, is what he has been saying.

“Always try to be better, always give 10 metres more, because that will be the key to success. That is what he has been saying to us in the last couple of days.

“He seems to be a very open manager and someone that likes to be close to the players, but very straight as well. That’s what I’ve learned from the last couple of days and I think it was a positive way to start.”

The 28-year-old went on to say that the German's reputation and record in football brings the club hope as well as a fresh start.

“He was so successful at his last club, Borussia Dortmund,” said the Brazilian. “Of course, when a manager like him comes it always gives you a lot of hope.

“It’s a fresh start for every player. His CV is amazing. So I think everyone is really excited to learn with him and improve as a player and a team, because that’s the only way we will achieve what we want.

“I watch a lot of football, of course. The year they arrived in the Champions League final, I remember their games, especially against Manchester City in Manchester, where they were fantastic.

“But working with him closely now will be even better. Hopefully, I’ll improve as a player. Everyone is looking forward to learning.

“If we have the same success that Dortmund had when he was there, everyone will be happy. That’s why we’re really positive about it.