Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp played down Mohamed Salah’s reaction after he was substituted in the 1-0 defeat at home to Chelsea which resulted in the club’s worst home league run in their history.
Liverpool’s woeful home form is now a full-blown crisis as Chelsea’s 1-0 victory inflicted a fifth successive league defeat – the worst run in the club’s history.
Jurgen Klopp said he never doubted Liverpool’s unity after a 2-0 win at Sheffield United ended a four-game Premier League losing streak and Curtis Jones dedicated his goal to bereaved team-mate Alisson Becker.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder insists he has nothing but admiration for the “incredibly talented” Jurgen Klopp following the public spat between the two managers earlier this season.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he does not blame the players for the disappointing drop off in results which has left the defending champions in a battle for the top four.
Manchester City are seeking a 20th successive win while the relegation battle is hotting up and there are some other intriguing games in the Premier League this weekend.
Things are not getting any better for Liverpool as a first defeat in an Anfield Merseyside derby since 1999 at the weekend only added to the sense their season is coming off the rails.
Manchester City strengthened their hold on the title race by beating Arsenal thanks to Raheem Sterling’s early goal, while faltering champions Liverpool lost the Merseyside derby to Everton.
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum admits the players are experiencing a situation most have never been in before but insists they cannot afford to play the “victim role”.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he and his players are over the events of the October Merseyside derby which had such a pivotal effect on their Premier League title defence.
Jurgen Klopp knows Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League does not gloss over their domestic form but the German was satisfied after proving the doubters wrong in Budapest.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has paid tribute to the “exceptional” job done by Jurgen Klopp and expressed sympathy for his Liverpool counterpart.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted “nobody has to worry about me” as he dismissed suggestions he could take a break or quit his post after a difficult time in both his professional and personal life.
Julian Nagelsmann is adamant his RB Leipzig side will not be treating Liverpool as a “beaten-up boxer” following their recent losing streak ahead of the teams’ Champions League showdown.
Jordan Henderson leapt to the defence of Jurgen Klopp as the Liverpool captain insisted he and his team-mates take “full responsibility” for their blip in form.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp dismissed suggestions he was in need of a break amid a slump in results from the Premier League champions coinciding with a difficult time in his personal life.
It was another good weekend for Manchester City as they extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with an 11th successive win in the competition as their rivals dropped more points.