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Jurgen Klopp: Why Liverpool's defeat against Southampton could be the best thing
JURGEN KLOPP reckons Liverpool's EFL Cup semi-final first leg defeat to Southampton was the wake-up call they needed.
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Liverpool lost 1-0 at St Mary's earlier this evening courtesy of a first-half strike from Nathan Redmond.
Klopp's men struggled to get into their usual passing rhythm and failed to create many clear-cut opportunities.
Although he failed to hide his disappointment, Klopp reckons it could be the best thing for Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp thinks Liverpool's defeat could be the best thing for them
Nathan Redmond proved to be the difference between the two sides
The best thing for us is the result. We know that we can play better at Anfield, nothing is decided
"I am not happy of course. The game changed when they scored a goal and we lost a lot of what we needed," Klopp said.
"Our passing game got nervous, I don't know why. We gave the ball away so easily and we needed Loris Karius to save our lives two or three times.
"The best thing for us is the result. We know that we can play better at Anfield, nothing is decided.
Dejan Lovren can't hide his disappointment after the final whistle
"We cannot be happy with the performance, Southampton cannot be happy with the result. It could and should have been 2-0, 3-0.
"I can't remember a clear chance for us."
Should they get past Southampton, Liverpool will face the winner of Manchester United or Hull in the final at Wembley.
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