Jurgen Klopp has confessed that ‘one thing is not proper’ at Liverpool this season after the Reds fell to a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Liverpool have been properly beneath their finest and have been lucky not to be punished by the identical form of defensive errors that littered their 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid in midweek, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joel Matip each caught out.
Further ahead, Liverpool’s midfield was as soon as once more blasted by followers, with a uncommon begin for Naby Keita ending on a bitter observe after the Guinea worldwide was hooked at half-time.
“I think we killed the atmosphere with the way we played,” Klopp advised Sky Sports after the sport. “When football is predictable, it means it’s easier to defend. To be unpredictable you need different movements, that’s what we have to offer in behind the lines as well.
“It was all the time within the midfield space. We gave balls away, however they have been actually aggressive as properly. You really feel one thing’s not proper, but it surely’s an away level and it’s OK. It’s not good, but it surely’s OK.
“In moments like this [we miss Darwin Nunez], however we are able to play with out him. We have Diogo [Jota] on the pitch who will be the menace in behind as properly. When Mo [Salah] and Cody [Gakpo] are dropping, Diogo needs to be there.
“I didn’t see a massive influence [from the Real Madrid game]. If we score, we go home and win 1-0. I can remember standing in this same room talking about a difficult game but we won because we scored from a set piece.”
Midfielder James Milner additionally conceded there are vital issues at Anfield this season however urged the Liverpool squad to maintain centered and not take heed to outdoors noise.
“We haven’t been playing our best football this season,” the veteran admitted. “Little issues that go in opposition to us, we’re not shrugging them off in addition to we should always do.
“Getting a clear sheet is an enormous factor. If we will be troublesome to beat we’ve got gamers who can rating objectives.
“We have to keep going. We’re our harshest critics. It’s important we don’t listen to the noise outside. It’s down to us. We’re the only ones who can change it. We’ve fallen short this year. We have to dig down.
“The most essential factor that issues is what’s stated within the dressing room. It was essential not to get too excessive earlier than and not get too down now.”