Alberto Moreno: Liverpool FC can win title thanks to 'boring' Klopp training
Spanish left back discusses all the changes at Liverpool, including Rodgers, Klopp and the future
Kristian Walsh
KAZAN, RUSSIA - NOVEMBER 05: Head coach Jurgen Klopp (R) and Alberto Moreno of Liverpool FC celebrate after their victory over FC Rubin Kazan in the UEFA Europa League group B match between FC Rubin Kazan and Liverpool FC at the Kazan Arena Stadium on November 05, 2015 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images)
Alberto Moreno says Liverpool can win the Premier League this season – and it's all because of Jurgen Klopp's "boring" training sessions at Melwood.
The Spaniard believes the impact of the German coach, including his intensive tactical work on the training ground, has lined them up for an unlikely push for the title.
His manager has tried to dismiss the notion of the Reds fighting for top spot this season, calling it "crazy", but Moreno is confident that the transformation the club has undergone under Klopp gives them a chance.
"Right now I think we can fight to win the Premier League title," he reportedly told Spanish radio station Cadena Cope.
"We are in a very good moment and the rivals who are above us are dropping points. It can happen [winning the title].
"I do not say 100% that we are going to win it but we can fight for it."
Klopp has lost just one of his first 10 games in charge of the club, moving the Reds to within two points of the top four - and six points of co-leaders Manchester City and Leicester City.
That, combined with the obvious upturn in performances, has led to some belief Klopp could steer Liverpool to a remarkable title challenge.
Though Klopp has been keen to downplay such talk, the Liverpool left back has highlighted that it is the work of Klopp in-between games which has the players believing - no matter how boring the sessions can become.
He added: "With Klopp the training sessions are all about tactics, in order to have the team well-positioned on the pitch, and to know how and when to press.
IN PICS: One of Klopp's 'boring' sessions
Liverpool FC and Steven Gerrard train at Melwood
"He doesn't do games or things like that. It's all tactical. It's what he likes and what we work.
"In England there are many matches, so there is not enough time to work a lot but in each training sessions he is looking for that.
"The truth is that the training sessions are a bit boring for the players, but then they are the ones that give results on the pitch."
Despite the 'boring' tag, Moreno stressed he loves the new coaching regime, emphasising how quickly Klopp has implemented his methods on Merseyside.
"He arrived here with a clear idea," said the former Sevilla man.
"He explained to us saying that if we lose it was going to be his fault but he wanted us to follow his idea - and he's not going to change.
"It is paying off. I think he did the same at Dortmund and it worked well. His idea is fixed and is going great so the best is to do what he says.
"I like his style, being aggressive because it fits with my style. I love it, pressing, steal the ball and go quick on the counter-attack with 11 guys running. I love it."
Moreno has started in nine of Klopp's 10 games so far, which is some contrast to his fortunes under former boss Rodgers.
After a difficult first season at the club, Moreno found himself benched at the start of this campaign, with teenager Joe Gomez starting in his place.
He started just four times under the Northern Irishman in 2015-16 and admitted there is a different outlook now Rodgers has gone, with some of the players lacking confidence under his management.
The full back stopped short, however, of criticising his former boss, hailing him as a great coach.
Moreno on Rodgers
"In the dressing room, we knew that things [with Rodgers] were not going as the team deserved. Something was failing," said Moreno.
"We didn't blame Brendan but we knew that something was not going as expected. We had good players, young people and a great club, but something was wrong.
"But in the dressing room we can't say anything bad about Brendan because just two years ago he was second with Liverpool and he is a great coach.
"The club made a decision (to sack him) and now we have Klopp who is another great coach. He has just suffered one defeat in 10 games.
"The change has been noticed because with Brendan there were some players who had no confidence in themselves.
"The arrival of Klopp has brought us energy, desire, being a team that presses high. He transmits so much.
"All the players are at 100% fit now and with the confidence they need. That's why we are getting the results.
"We are running a lot. Everyone wants to play, we create many chances, dominate the game.
"We are on the right path."