Georginio Wijnaldum’s outburst in the dressing room serves as a warning to Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool claimed possibly their biggest victory of the Premier League season so far this week by beating Tottenham 2-1 at Anfield.

The last winner of Roberto Firmino gave the Reds three huge points to take advantage in the title race.

Before the game, it was a player who caught the attention of Jurgen Klopp.

Looking back at the game, the German name dropped Georginio Wijnaldum and revealed how he tried to get his teammates going with a passionate plea before the game.

Klopp said: “I think it was Gini in the locker room before the Tottenham game. ‘Let’s not lose the first half again!’

Wijnaldum’s outburst came with his future at Anfield still uncertain, and serves as a warning for Klopp as he faces the possibility of losing the midfielder.

Since arriving from Newcastle in 2016, the Dutchman has become a vital cog in Klopp’s well-oiled Reds machine.

He has largely gone unnoticed compared to big-name stars like Mohamed Salah, Jordan Henderson and Virgil van Dijk.

But the 30-year-old has been an underrated factor in the Reds’ success, often being a point man and able to fill various roles in the middle of the park.

His importance was evident on the field against the Spurs, as he put on a typically energetic display.

And his appeal in the locker room to his teammates shows how he has also become a vital factor off the field with his leadership coming to light as a senior member of the locker room.

With youngsters like Curtis Jones, Rhys Williams and Neco Williams breaking into the wing, the importance of the older players Wijnaldum is a perfect fit should not be underestimated.

However, Klopp runs the risk of losing him in the summer when his contract ends and he is free to speak with other European clubs.

Wijnaldum, who has been linked to Barcelona, ​​may be looking for one last big deal elsewhere as he enters the later stages of his career.

Klopp is well aware of his importance and has reportedly asked that the player be presented with a final big money proposal to keep him at Anfield.

If that doesn’t work and he leaves, then the Reds could lose crucial attributes on and off the field, something that became more apparent than ever at Anfield on Wednesday night.