Jurgen Klopp names West Ham forward as his 'favourite' player outside of Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp has hailed Jarrod Bowen as his "favourite" player outside of Liverpool - as he continues to be linked with a transfer move for West Ham United forward.
The Reds boss got another close-up of the England international in last night's Carabao Cup quarter-final clash between the sides. Bowen struck at Anfield for the second time this season but it proved nothing more than a consolation as Liverpool ran out 5-1 winners thanks to strikes from Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones (2), Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah.
And speaking before the game, Klopp was full of praise for Hammers marksman, who was tentatively linked with a move to the Reds during the summer at a time when Salah as being courted by the Saudi Pro League.
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"In quarter-finals, everybody can smell the chance to go through. In a very busy period, finding a line-up which can go and go and go because West Ham is a physically really strong team. David (Moyes) is doing an incredible job, I have to say," the Liverpool manager told Sky Sports.
"They are good again, through in Europe, it's really impressive. Injuries issues as well. Playing without (Michail) Antonio, and Bowen steps up in that position.
"[He is] probably my favourite player besides all my players, I have to say. It's great what he is doing and how he has developed."
Bowen has been in inspired form for the West Ham campaign and netted in September's Premier League fixture between the teams, which the Reds won 3-1.
In all competitions, the former Hull City man has scored 12 goals and provided four assists.
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