Klopp believes 'tie is over' after Liverpool lose to Real Madrid
Liverpool’s season stooped to a new low on Tuesday night as Real Madrid battered them 5-2 at Anfield. But while Jurgen Klopp has overseen a nightmare campaign this term, there’s reportedly still no appetite for him to be sacked among the board. And that speaks volumes, with the Reds aware of just how indebted they are to the German despite their woes worsening.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is facing criticism after Real Madrid defeat (Image: GETTY)
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Liverpool had struggled under Brendan Rodgers, toiling having finished second in the table in the 2013/2014 season.
But in came Klopp, with his big smile and charm, to re-awaken a sleeping giant after years of lying down.
He guided them to Champions League glory back in 2019, masterminding a 2-0 win over Tottenham in the final having lost 3-1 to Real Madrid 12 months previously.
The Premier League title would follow in 2020, with the Reds finally landing the trophy they craved the most.
And, just last season, Klopp steered Liverpool to FA Cup and EFL Cup victories.
Liverpool board know they need Jurgen Klopp more than ever after Real Madrid defeat (Image: GETTY)
Sacking Klopp would be the wrong decision, something the board seem to be fully aware of.
And whether the German can get the Reds fully firing again, with the matches coming thick and fast, remains to be seen.
Speaking after the defeat to Real, meanwhile, Klopp slammed Liverpool for the way they performed during the contest.
"Everything was pretty obvious," Klopp said. "We gave all five goals away. All five. It means we could have done better there. But they were obviously all different.
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"The start of the game, in our situation, where we are, it’s really important that we see positive steps.
“I think the first half, besides the two goals we conceded, was the best we had played, probably in the whole season. I liked that a lot.
"The two goals we have to defend better. For the second it’s clear we can defend better. It’s slapstick, they equalise pretty much like the second goal we scored.
"The first goal we concede we have to defend better. We have enough players around, nobody puts a foot in. It’s very tight and it’s just a world-class moment from Vinicius as well."