'We have a point to prove at White Hart Lane'

White Hart Lane is the venue for the new manager’s first match in charge of the Reds and history suggests the London ground is a good place for his tenure to get under way.

Comprehensive 3-0 and 5-0 victories have been recorded in the previous two visits there, helping to forge a run of five successive league wins over Spurs home and away.

Lucas told Liverpoolfc.com: “We were in a good moment at the times we played there – we played with a lot of confidence and bravery, going there with a mentality to win the game.

“Of course, it’s always a tough game, but in the last couple of games we were good against them. Hopefully we keep that going and start this new chapter with a good win.

“Everyone wants to prove themselves. Of course, we’ll get better with many more games and understanding the way [the manager] wants us to play.

“But it gives you a lift, motivation and confidence as well. If we put everything together and play the way he wants us to play, I think we’ll be fine.”

Fortune has not always favoured Klopp during his opening week at Melwood.

International commitments prevented the German from working with a full complement of players in his initial training sessions, while injuries continue to limit his options too.

But Lucas expects the clean slate for those who are involved in the capital this afternoon to provide its own boost in confidence for a team determined to climb the table.

“It’s not ideal when you have players away and a few players will only have been back for a couple of days before the game,” he explained.

“It’s a new manager and a new way of playing. But he has been working with us and we go there with confidence.

“It’s a fresh start for everyone – everyone will be really excited to have a good game. Hopefully it will be a good start for him and for the players as well.”