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Klopp hails ‘amazing’ outgoing Liverpool duo

Daniel Sturridge and Alberto Moreno will both leave Liverpool this summer.

The pair’s respective contracts at Anfield are set to expire in the coming weeks after failing to force their way into Jurgen Klopp’s regular first-team plans.

Sturridge, who joined the Reds from Chelsea in January 2013, scored 67 goals in 160 appearances but the striker was hampered by persistent injury problems.

Meanwhile Moreno recorded three goals and 141 outings after arriving from Sevilla in 2014 yet found himself displaced at left-back by Andy Robertson.

Klopp paid tribute to the departing duo by crediting their individual influences on Merseyside with Liverpool’s recent ascent as Champions League winners.

He said: “The most important words to say to these two remarkable players is ‘thank you’.

“They were here when I arrived as manager and during that period they – as much as anyone – helped to establish us as a team that would be heading in the right direction.

“Without them we wouldn’t be the team and club we are in this moment.

“Alberto is a person whose personality is reflected in how he plays. Full of life, full of energy, always positive. An unbelievable character who is always willing to give all of himself for the team.

“Daniel has earned the right to be considered a modern-day Liverpool great, I would think.

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“He came to the club while we were trying to rebuild and re-establish ourselves. Some of the goals he has scored for Liverpool were so, so, so important.

“He is one of the best finishers I have ever seen in my life. He scores goals you think could and should not be possible.

“I wish both players nothing but success and joy wherever their journey takes them next.

“Whoever has them next will be so lucky to have these outstanding personalities in their ranks.

“We will miss them of course, but we can say farewell with the best words possible: Guys, you leave as European champions.”