By Carl Markham, Press Association Sport
Published: 23:02 BST, 13 May 2019 | Updated: 23:02 BST, 13 May 2019
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Defender Andy Robertson believes the 'tight-knit' nature of the Liverpool squad will keep them together for years to come as they seek to overcome title rivals Manchester City.
The Scotland captain warned the back-to-back champions the Reds are 'here to stay' when it comes to contesting domestic honours, and believes the group Jurgen Klopp has assembled can remain united as they attempt to do that.
'We are a tight-knit group, a young group, so hopefully we will be here for many years and we will be a better team in terms of maturity and experience next year,' said the left-back.
Andrew Robertson believes Liverpool will be stronger after missing out on Premier League title
'Whether we can put in the performances remains to be seen but we hope we can.
'It is an incredible squad and I love being a part of it. I am sure we have learned a lot of lessons this season, and we just need to take that into next.
'Fingers-crossed we don't lose anyone. We are a tight group and we don't want to lose anyone. We will go into next season as strong as ever.'
Defender Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool are beginning to build something very special
With a second successive Champions League final to come, fellow defender Virgil Van Dijk said he felt it was the beginning of something special at Anfield.
Van Dijk also referenced the spirit within the club as a whole, and the relationship the players have with supporters as