Jurgen Klopp’s hugs credited for Liverpool turnaround

Klopp has steered Liverpool to away triumphs at Chelsea and Manchester City, although their climb up the Premier League table was briefly tempered by defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield earlier in November.

The Reds are still six points adrift of the Champions League places, but Mignolet believes his new manager is filling the club with confidence.

“He's hugged with all of the players and it gives you a good feeling because it means you know he is behind you and supporting you,” Mignolet told Liverpool’s official website.

“That's what you need as a player – the confidence of the manager and the whole staff, [knowing] that they're behind you and we're working in the same direction.”

Liverpool host Bordeaux in the Europa League on Thursday before another home clash against struggling Swansea on Sunday.