Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp voiced hope that his team’s 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United would puncture some of the giddiness engendered by their recent resurgence.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp voiced hope that his team’s 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United would puncture some of the giddiness engendered by their recent resurgence.
Liverpool were elevated to potential Premier League champions by some observers following a run of seven wins in eight games in all competitions.
But Sunday’s defeat, inflicted by a Martin Skrtel own goal and a late Georginio Wijnaldum strike, left them six points off the top four in seventh place and Klopp said it was a timely reminder of the improvements that his team still have to make.
“If you think after a few weeks everything is perfect, it’s a little bit crazy, no ” the German told his post-match press conference.
When asked about the loss, Klopp said, “We feel this defeat. We know it’s deserved, but it hurts, like it should.”
“The key is not going nuts when you win, not getting crazy when you lose.”
Liverpool had won 6-1 at Southampton in the League Cup but a side showing six changes toiled badly at St James’ Park, registering only one attempt on target.
