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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: I froze when we drew Tottenham in the EFL Cup
JURGEN KLOPP has revealed he "froze" when Liverpool were drawn against Tottenham in the EFL Cup.
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The Reds booked their place in the fourth round of the competition with a comfortable 3-0 win at Derby, while Spurs joined them after thrashing League One outfit Gillingham 5-0 at White Hart Lane.
Klopp and Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino have already met this season, with the sides drawing 1-1 after Danny Rose rescued a point by cancelling out James Milner's goal from the penalty spot.
Jurgen Klopp admits he 'froze' when Liverpool drew Tottenham in the EFL Cup fourth round
And Klopp admits he is relishing another battle with the Argentine.
"I was waiting for the draw and then saw West Ham - Chelsea, a little smile to be honest; then Manchester United - City, oh nice, another smile," Klopp said.
"Then a freeze in my face because we got Tottenham. But it’s good. I think it’s a big boost for the competition."
The Reds will host Spurs at Anfield on Tuesday October 25 (7.45pm).
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