Jurgen Klopp explains how key duo give Liverpool 'chance' in Premier League title race vs Arsenal

Jurgen Klopp is optimistic about Liverpool's chances, highlighting the importance of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota in their pursuit of Premier League silverware.

After a disappointing loss to Crystal Palace, which saw the Reds slip to third behind Manchester City, Klopp's men are looking for a turnaround. Alexander-Arnold's standout display against Atalanta in the Europa League, following his return from injury, has injected some much-needed optimism into the squad.

Although Jota hasn't made a significant impact since coming back from his own injury layoff, Klopp believes his sharpness in front of goal could be key in addressing the attacking woes faced by the Reds. The 56-year-old, gearing up for the upcoming match against Fulham, stressed the need for both players to reach fitness and form.

He said: "We need Trent Alexander-Arnold, of course, but we need him in a really good shape and form and that's what he has to get up to. It’s not about him and it’s not his fault if he wouldn’t be, it’s just the situation. So how quick can we get him rolling if you want – the same for Diogo.

"We have to find a way to help the boys in the best way, to bring them as quick as possible into their best form or shape and from there we have to go. Without them we wouldn't have a chance. With them we have a chance, with them in a really good football moment the chance gets bigger and bigger."

Klopp remains upbeat about Liverpool's title prospects despite setbacks, believing a perfect run could clinch the championship. While the Europa League exit was a disappointment, Klopp found silver linings in the performance against Atalanta.

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Alexander-Arnold's versatile role and Liverpool's first clean sheet in 10 games were highlights for Klopp. With Liverpool's attack slow to start in league matches this season, Klopp sees a sturdier defence as key to their optimism.

He shared his candid approach: "I don't have a lot of qualities but I am always completely honest. If I don't feel great, the players feel it pretty quickly. I cannot really deny or just keep it under the carpet so that means after the game against Palace people ask 'what do you tell the team now? But here we are a few days later and I feel absolutely great, I see the good in the situation where we are. It is fantastic.

"The boys know that I don't tell them things which I don't believe in and I am 100 percent sure we can really win all of the games we will have to from now on. What should influence us more: the last game, the last week or is it the chance in front of us?

"I am fully (of the opinion) that there is a next chance for us and we can turn things absolutely around in all departments. We can make it still an outstanding season. It will be a good season but of course how you look at it is in the end is massively influenced by the last part of it."