Lucas impressed by new manager Klopp

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva feels new manager Jurgen Klopp has already made a "very positive" impact at the club.

Klopp was appointed last Thursday as successor to the sacked Brendan Rodgers and the German oversaw his first training session in the job at Melwood on Monday.

The group that took part - small in number due to players being away on international duty - included Lucas.

And the Brazilian says he has been impressed by a "very passionate" approach from Klopp that has seen the former Borussia Dortmund boss calling upon his new charges to increase their intensity and aggression.

Klopp built up a fine CV at Dortmund, winning two Bundesliga titles and reaching the Champions League final.

Lucas has no doubt the 48-year-old is an inspirational figure and is feeling optimistic about what Liverpool - currently 10th in the Barclays Premier League, six points off the top, ahead of Saturday's trip to Tottenham - can achieve under him.