Jürgen Klopp resorted to an unorthodox way after the Wolves defeat.
Harvey Elliott tried to shield himself from the crowd’s jeers after Wolves’ 3-0 win. PDO
Liverpool’s game is completely messed up.
The team has won only one Cup rematch this year. In the league, it has played four matches, and received only one draw point from them.
The combined goals 1–9 tell about the depth of the crisis.
Even the most passionate Pool fans will admit that the current midfield has already passed its use-by date. The fact that the Yankee owners of the club have put their investment up for sale certainly hindered the acquisition of new reinforcements in January.
– This has never been this bad. It’s not just about the results, it’s about how the team plays, Reds icon Jamie Carragher told Sky Sports.
– It’s not that Liverpool were unlucky – quite the opposite. In many matches, the result could have been even worse.
Reward for defeat?
The team’s previous match ended with a 0–3 loss at Wolves’ home cave more than a week ago on Saturday.
What did the manager do Jurgen Klopp?
He gave the players two days off as a reward.
– We could practice every day, but that would be of no use. We spoke with the coaching team and decided to give two days off, Klopp explained to the BBC.
– Training would only have been harmful and would have possibly resulted in injuries. It was quite clear to me that it would be in everyone’s best interest if we didn’t see each other for a while.
Klopp believes the break has created the desired reaction.
– I left home in a bad mood and came back in a good mood. This week the players have also looked incredibly cheerful.
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A local game ahead
On Monday, the team will face their beloved neighbor Everton in a league battle that is vital for both.
The Blues have a new manager. Sean Dyche already led Everton to a victory over league leader Arsenal in his debut. Even though the team is still deep in the relegation zone, it starts the away trip a couple of hundred meters away in a very positive mood.
– You just have to find a reason for everything. There’s no way we’re going to go from a good team to a bad one overnight. We haven’t lost anything other than confidence, Klopp continued.
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Jürgen Klopp does not know what has crippled Liverpool’s game. PDO
The German is one of the most successful managers in modern football. In the end, even his halo may rust – at least if Everton wipes the turf at Anfield Road with Liverpool today.
A long shopping list
Klopp has not wanted to use the injury list as an excuse for a stinging slump. However, it is inevitable that Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk’s, Arthur Melon, Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Roberto Firmino, Luis Díaz and Thiago Alcântara the lack of quality players can be seen on the field.
Instead of being on the sidelines for a long time Diogo Jotan should return to the lineup already playing on Monday.
The most worrying thing is that even Klopp himself does not know exactly what the crisis in the game is caused by. Injuries combined with an ever-changing defensive line and an attacker who has completely lost his goal spirit (Darwin Nunez) are certainly important components in it.
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Darwin Núñez has completely lost his confidence in front of goal. PDO
It is only certain that the return of profile players can help open the mental back door.
– Just the mere presence of these players increases the team’s self-confidence. Football also has a mental side, a brass hammer Alisson said.
There is already speculation in the press that Klopp’s time at the helm of Liverpool would be full. Whether he continues or not, a major renovation is ahead in the summer.
– Whoever it is, the team must be rebuilt. And it’s not just about one or two players. Fans talk a lot Jude from Bellinghambut I think we should sign four or five players, Carragher admitted.