Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool's performance was not "what we wanted" but he is delighted to be in semi-final

Liverpool held off a spirited fightback from Benfica to book their place in the Champions League semi-finals. Despite a 3-3 draw on the night at Anfield, the hosts went through 6-4 on aggregate. Ad/> Speaking to BT Sport after the match, manager Jurgen Klopp was asked if he was disappointed by the goals his team conceded.

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Speaking about the disruptions those changes may have made, Klopp said, „The one thing we knew is it will be hard as the last line never played together. You lose the boys like Virgil [van Dijk] and these things are normal. This is not a problem.

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