Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that his side must “change things” in order to find stability during what has been a tumultuous season for the club. Facing a growing list of player injuries and poor form, Liverpool was defeated 5-2 at Anfield by Real Madrid during the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 fixture.
While the Reds managed to regain their Premier League form with back-to-back 2-0 wins over Everton and Newcastle United, the loss to Real Madrid echoes the struggle that the Kop has faced this season. It is the latest setback in a season that has seen Liverpool eliminated from the League Cup and FA Cup, with Champions League progression now appearing unlikely.
“Conceding five in the Champions League is not acceptable but it happened anyway,” Klopp commented at a news conference on Friday. “We have to change things. The first half [against Madrid] was really good; the second half was the worst start. A lot of things are back but not stable yet.”
Klopp warned that his team must find playing consistently while getting in control of their emotions. He also stated that the team needs to start believing in itself once again.
