Arsenal vs. Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp's Key Pre-Match Press Conference Quotes

Jurgen Klopp hinted that Liverpool may trim their strike department before the summer transfer window closes but insisted they would not give any "presents" to other clubs.

Divock Origi, Daniel Sturridge, Roberto Firmino and Danny Ings are sure to play key roles in the 2016-17 season, but Christian Benteke has been heavily linked with a move to Crystal Palace, with Liverpool refusing to budge on their £32 million valuation of the Belgian, per Ed Aarons in the Guardian.

Speaking ahead of Liverpool's tricky season opener against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, Klopp suggested his current group of strikers is too big, per the Liverpool Echo's James Pearce:

Mario Balotelli is still on the Anfield books and likely to be moved on before the end of the window.

Klopp has already made a number of signings this summer, many of whom will likely turn out against Arsenal.

Sadio Mane and Joel Matip have looked excellent in pre-season, and Klopp said he was very encouraged by how his side have fared ahead of the new term, per the Reds' Twitter feed:

A trip to Arsenal is a difficult fixture for Liverpool to be facing in their first match of the campaign, but they will be eager to make a fast start and pick up all three points.

The Reds ended up in eighth last season, but Klopp insisted they could be Premier League champions in 2016-17 as anything is possible, per the Mirror's Jacob Murtagh: "We will all have problems and it’s about finding the solutions. We have tried to prepare for that in this pre-season. We want to fight for everything. We’re not looking for excuses. In this moment everything is possible."

Their disappointing finish last term and their failure to beat Sevilla in the UEFA Europa League final means Liverpool will not be competing in any European competition this season.

Klopp said that the only positive he could draw from not being in the UEFA Champions League or Europa League is his side will have more time for training, per Pearce:

The German manager revealed that Sturridge is making his way back to fitness, while James Milner could be available for the weekend, per ESPN FC's Ben Dinnery:

Klopp will have to field as strong a side as possible if Liverpool are to make a winning start to the season, but they have the personnel to edge out the Gunners, who have many of their own injury concerns ahead of Sunday's curtain-raiser.