Jürgen Klopp Post Match Press Conference (FC Sion 0-0 LFC)

But despite a tiresome game of few clear-cut chances, they were plenty of positives for Jürgen Klopp to take away from the game – not least a first start since his managerial appointment for skipper Henderson, who returned from a broken foot to play 75 minutes.

“It was the same for both teams and we tried to play the best we could”.

Jurgen Klopp has ruled out the possibility of Liverpool signing a striker during the January transfer window.

Liverpool have been linked with a number of players since Klopp succeeded Brendan Rodgers in October and Fenway Sports Group, the club’s American owners, would back their manager if he felt there was an area which needed strengthening.

Sturridge’s latest setback had led to talk that Klopp could look to strengthen his attacking options next month but, speaking ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League match with West Brom on Sunday, the German seemed to rule out that option. In this moment I don’t think about it. No one should be in doubt that we are prepared for any situation.

At this moment, we have no problems with quality.

Smith came off the bench in Liverpool’s recent 6-1 drubbing of Southampton in the League Cup, laying on the final goal with a pinpoint cross to striker Divock Origi.

With niether team managing to take control of proceedings Sion forward Ebenezer Assifauh picked up the games first booking after overrunning the ball and clipping Liverpool defender Emre Can who struggled to run off the effects of a poor challenge.

“For me it will be a new opportunity to prove myself, so I’ll be ready if the coach needs me. If I do this, everything should go okay”.

A dismal goalless draw on a semi-frozen pitch secured top spot in a Europa League group from which they had already qualified and made it four draws and two wins in Europe this season.

“What we did was a real victory and we are very proud”.

“Every time you put on the Liverpool shirt you want to win and you want to put in a performance that is worthy of playing for Liverpool FC”, he told LFCTV.

The Reds are valued at 6/5 to claim all three points, whilst a draw is priced at 37/20.