Wednesday 18 May 2016 21:52, UK
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he feels no pressure and has his side in the best possible shape for Wednesday's Europa League final against Sevilla.
Rather than feeling under pressure, the German sees the final as a "big chance" to end his first season in charge on a high.
"I don't feel the pressure, I feel opportunity," said Klopp at his pre-match press conference. "I cannot change.
"I don't think I've ever felt doubt around me. If that's right, I don't know, but it makes me completely free to make decisions and for my team and myself to be free to develop together.
"I am really pleased for the boys and that they can be part of the moment with this team."
Klopp feels Liverpool's presence in the final justifies his decision to take the helm at Anfield and added: "I came here because I was really convinced about the qualities of these players and this squad, despite the doubts people had.
"To see how they have reached this final gives me a really good feeling.
"When I came here, there was a big amount of doubt about these players and now I am really happy they can show how strong they are and it is a big opportunity to make the final step this season and achieve something.
"We have a big chance and winning tomorrow will make it much more easy for you to see it as a success."
The Reds have endured a hectic season due to their prolonged involvement in European competition and have regularly played matches in close proximity.
However, Klopp was able to rest his likely Europa League final starters last weekend and says there will be no excuses in Basel on Wednesday night.
Reflecting on Liverpool's progress towards the final, Klopp said: "We had a frozen pitch in Sion, a long flight to Kazan. It was never perfect, with three days later a big Premier League game.
"This [the final] is the bonus for every one of those moments, flying back from Villarreal at 5am and playing at 12 two days later in Swansea.
"These boys are human beings and it is not so easy to be ready for everything, but for this final we will be ready."
Liverpool supporters are descending on Basel in their thousands ahead of the match and Klopp says the Reds are determined to give them a memorable evening.
"We already know about the desire of our supporters," said the German.
"We know how much they want to win this cup, they showed us in an impressive way, home and away. Travelling around Europe, it was great to see.
"They live all over the world, which shows everything about this club. We would really love to be the team that makes their dreams come true.
"I can promise that we will try everything. The problem is, Sevilla will do the same!"
