Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp makes 'massive' statement about Leeds United and Elland Road atmosphere

Leeds are aiming for an unfancied league double over the Merseyside club this season when Liverpool visit Elland Road on Monday.

A late Crysencio Summerville winner at Anfield saw Leeds leave with all three points earlier in the campaign putting an end to an eight-game winless run in the league.

Since their October victory, Leeds have found it difficult to pick up results against a similar calibre of opponent, only defeating AFC Bournemouth, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Southampton and Nottingham Forest in the interim. Nevertheless, Reds’ boss Klopp knows Elland Road will be at fever-pitch under the lights on Monday evening.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, the German said: “[We expect a] Big fight, massive fight. It's a really good team. We expect them to be on their toes, a proper atmosphere."

Elland Road is synonymous with its intimidating home crowd, the 37,000-seater stadium a cauldron of noise before, during and after the team’s encounters.

Klopp also believes the pressure is off for his Liverpool side going into Monday’s fixture: “We have nothing to lose, really. We are in a position in the table we don't want to be. We have to fight for things. The things we tried this season didn't work out properly consistently.”

In addition, the manager revealed Luis Diaz will make a return to the matchday squad, while Thiago Alcantara is a candidate to start.