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Liverpool taking shape under Jurgen Klopp says 'keeper Simon Mignolet

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Simon Mignolet will be keeping a close eye on some of Liverpool's next Premier League opponents while on international break with the Belgium squad

Simon Mignolet says Liverpool are now looking forward to the future after embracing the changes made by new manager Jurgen Klopp.

Klopp was appointed as Brendan Rodgers' successor last month and enjoyed a six-match unbeaten run before suffering his first defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace on Sunday.

A 3-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on October 31 earned Klopp his first Premier League win, the result coming either side of cup wins over Bournemouth and Rubin Kazan. 

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Mignolet, who has started all but one match since Klopp's arrival, feels the German has already put his own stamp on the club. 

"I think it was a month ago when he arrived. In that month a lot has changed. He has already improved us a lot. A lot of things have changed but we already look forward to the future," Mignolet told Sky Sports News HQ

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31:  Jurgen Klopp (C), manager of Liverpool celebrates his team's 3-1 win with his players Christian Benteke (L) and Dejan Lovren
Image: Klopp celebrates victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Defeat to Palace left Liverpool 10th in the Premier League table on 17 points, seven points off Manchester United in the fourth and final Champions League place. 

Liverpool face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium - a ground where they have not claimed victory since January 2012 - following the international break. 

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And Mignolet, currently with the Belgium squad, is already looking forward to the challenge of toppling the league leaders.

"It is very important," he said. "It is a huge fixture and we look forward to that one. After the international duty we will make sure we prepare ourselves the best we can."

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