It was difficult for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to hide his disappointment following the 0-2 loss to Everton at Goodison Park in the postponed Merseyside derby of the 29th round. The German coach openly apologized to the Reds’ fans for the defeat.
“We allowed the game to play out in Everton’s favor. Conceding two goals from set-pieces, an area where Everton excels, was disappointing. Despite creating numerous chances, we failed to capitalize on them,” Jurgen Klopp began.
“In the second half, our emotions got the better of us, leading to hasty decisions. The second goal came from a move Everton often utilizes, and although we were aware of it, our defensive execution fell short. We simply weren’t up to par,” he added.
“Our performance fell short of our standards. We made attempts, but it wasn’t sufficient. It’s a tough situation, especially for our supporters. We should have performed better, but unfortunately, we fell short,” concluded Jurgen Klopp, expressing his regret to everyone associated with the club.
Jurgen Klopp’s most honest interview after the defeat at Everton #LFC pic.twitter.com/r0IJtwMUOy
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