Jurgen Klopp took full responsibility for his side losing to Burnley at Anfield and surrendering their historic run stretching back almost four years, but admitted he thought it was 'impossible' for his side to lose.
Liverpool remained in control throughout the contest on Thursday night and finished the match having had 72 per cent of possession and 27 shots, but were undone by a late penalty converted by Ashley Barnes.
Speaking to Sky Sports following the final whistle, Klopp retained his cool but pointed out that he thought a game which had played out in such a way was 'impossible to lose.'
Klopp said: 'We lost the game which I think is pretty impossible to lose but we did it. And that's my fault because my job is to make sure the boys have the right feeling and having the right amount of confidence and they make the right decisions.
'We had the ball a lot, we created some situations it was all ok but in the final moment out decision making is not right at the moment. We need the ball in the right places but then we don't get the shot away.
'I said the same thing last week. The problem is something doesn't work, we need to try harder and make better decisions. But it didn't work out tonight, we have to admit that. Nothing else to say and that's why we lost the game.
'It's always my fault, the things that don't work are my fault. We've worked together for a long time now.'
Liverpool had not experienced defeat at Anfield in the league since April 2017, when Crystal Palace left with all three points in the infancy of Klopps' reign.
The defeat means Liverpool have now dropped 12 points from their last five matches, and have dropped off the pace in the title race as a result.
After 19 matches played Klopp's reigning champions sit in fourth place in the table, having amassed 34 points.
Liverpool are now six points behind leaders Manchester United and four behind Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, who have a game-in-hand.
footsy
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Don't let people spoil your mood. Just enjoy the game of football.
👌
CVC
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ok i agree with rest of it apart from the porn addict part and been a man utd fan since i was 14 so thats 17 years and running. i've just been trolled by alot barca fans so i have this hate thing for them. sometimes i do get a bit out of hand but thats just with barca fans.
Don't let people spoil your mood. Just enjoy the game of football.
footsy
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You are the least of my worries son,..do well to fan your club to achieve greater heights. We ve been with Barcelona and we will be with them no matter how much you troll, your club either gets better or become a mid table team. Fans like you can't and won't be loyal. And one more lesson son, not everybody is a porn addict like you are, so when next you want to comment, do well to leave the dirty talk outside. Even the greatest of all commentators never disregard the works of great players, and such one of those is Lionel Messi. Respect son, Respect!
ok i agree with rest of it apart from the porn addict part and been a man utd fan since i was 14 so thats 17 years and running. i've just been trolled by alot barca fans so i have this hate thing for them. sometimes i do get a bit out of hand but thats just with barca fans.
CVC
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pish-posh! its too much of a sob story to go through all the way. all barca fans do is either cry or show off! cry a bit more won't you! concentrate on jerking off to messi a lil more and then he'll be gone to less bankrupt clubs. after all the hate that barca fans have spread,everyone is waiting for you guys to slip up. the barca fan base has been marked by trolls of all clubs.
You are the least of my worries son,..do well to fan your club to achieve greater heights. We ve been with Barcelona and we will be with them no matter how much you troll, your club either gets better or become a mid table team. Fans like you can't and won't be loyal. And one more lesson son, not everybody is a porn addict like you are, so when next you want to comment, do well to leave the dirty talk outside. Even the greatest of all commentators never disregard the works of great players, and such one of those is Lionel Messi. Respect son, Respect!
footsy
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And oh! Learn to get your punctuations right.
ok!!!!...
footsy
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You actually didn't get to me, you made a fool of yourself. Now both you and your team can't keep up the pace you set by poking other teams. A team and their fans can't improve by basing theatrics on a single game. Well not your fault, Liverpool and Origi have never beaten a giant team so when they did, they felt they ve arrived. Now you see it in the team's run of overconfidence 5 games and no goals scored. And from the way you sound, you are not a Liverpool fan, your team is probably struggling too.
pish-posh! its too much of a sob story to go through all the way. all barca fans do is either cry or show off! cry a bit more won't you! concentrate on jerking off to messi a lil more and then he'll be gone to less bankrupt clubs. after all the hate that barca fans have spread,everyone is waiting for you guys to slip up. the barca fan base has been marked by trolls of all clubs.
CVC
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aww! did i get you, when you weren't expecting it?
And oh! Learn to get your punctuations right.
CVC
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aww! did i get you, when you weren't expecting it?
You actually didn't get to me, you made a fool of yourself. Now both you and your team can't keep up the pace you set by poking other teams. A team and their fans can't improve by basing theatrics on a single game. Well not your fault, Liverpool and Origi have never beaten a giant team so when they did, they felt they ve arrived. Now you see it in the team's run of overconfidence 5 games and no goals scored. And from the way you sound, you are not a Liverpool fan, your team is probably struggling too.
footsy
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Shame on you man. That's the reason he hasn't improved since then.
aww! did i get you, when you weren't expecting it?
CVC
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because the corner was taken quickly?
Shame on you man. That's the reason he hasn't improved since then.
raodinopyz
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Hey Klopp Sir, your players forget that on a pitch have 11 players play and ball must pass each player when needed. Now I doubt your coaching, it's not amazing but frustrating and disgusting.
FAPIO21_cityzen
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It's not about every time winning, no one on earth can do that, There is good days and bad days and right now Liverpool have a very bad luck, After these stats it's impossible to lose the game but we lost, bad luck
bad luck🤔when you will win the league with 18 points margin is it your good luck
Manchester4eva©️
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If Klopp had super powers, he would go back to the press conference before the game and then blame Manchester United for having influenced Burnley with their penalty-winning mentality. Maybe, then, the referee wouldn't have given that penalty.
footsy
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Once upon a time the same Origi was a hero.
because the corner was taken quickly?
tatcdnortu
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I am surprised Klopp did not blamed Mike Dean for giving the penalty against them. Thought he would have said if it was MU and not Liverpool in that situation the penalty would not have been given.
Teoaopsuy
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oorigi cost the game klopp if he pass to mane 1 ,0
CVC
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klopp run out of ideas that why he changing starting lineup and changed it with dully players like origi
Once upon a time the same Origi was a hero.
Ahokson
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klopp run out of ideas that why he changing starting lineup and changed it with dully players like origi
Rish_devil
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I get it Ur the best manager in the world and u think Ur team is invincible or something. But to think that team like Burnley are not going to win against u, just highlights Ur cockiness and atmost lack of respect for Ur opposition. And stop disrespecting other teams and managers just because they use different tactics doesn't mean they're clowns. Always treat Ur opponents with respect no matter how small they're.
edwardbuad
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Klopp should know that the game called Football is a game of chances and anything can happen on the pitch until the final whistle is blown . That's the more reason so many people are in the betting game business and are making money .
Princespark6
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I love Kloop for making the IMPOSSIBLES TO BE POSSIBLE 😂😂😂
Bezbkrtz
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Mibcimopst
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Mr brains correct me. A normal coach will would openly admit defeat but he's here talking about game's that he's supposed to lose and games that they supposed to have won. So the other team came into the contest Destined to lose right. He should stop this act and admit that we lost and we need to make amends to our tactics!
4o588
Hedabdoruy
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Man u winning more penalties klopp & u are giving
ceeclprtz
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lost game for us will still continue untill we enter in transfer market this january to revump squad and build confidence for player since others are out of their form
KidTesfaye
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I think we need change our attacking plan every one know about our plans
DrFranckeinstein
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In football anything can happen. Big clubs really confirmed it this week. Not only In England but in Spain too
buaaekly
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No game is impossible to lose , very disrespectful.
yeah bro exactly ,he's too much this crybaby
whitemocha
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u walked alone
niskuy
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Most if the Liverpool star more focus on their exit door.
lavenesh
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klopp thinks Van Dyke is going to cure his problems . But what he needs is
a Van Hire to take him home
if van dijk returns liverpool will be at their best
mimlortyz
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one season's wonder
Wiwdeiknr
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again Klopp will say Burnley defend properly and not acceptable
SINGAM23
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Downfall begins for the Reds (no point either waiting for the recoveries of injured players though !). in the meantime, attacking fullbacks shall stay put behind and stop their attacking mentality ! just play 433 attacking formation as usual, you clown heads !
Iamshadow
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bro who cares about small fa cup lol
tbh every team except Liverpool cares about it,Klopp's main aim is to win the PL and UCL.Everytime he plays a young side in the FA and carabao cup.But a trophy is a trophy.FA cup is a still a prestigious trophy in England.Its many footballer's dream to play in Wembley.
Dokdmrs
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klopp thinks Van Dyke is going to cure his problems . But what he needs is
a Van Hire to take him home
Ibrali
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The school league is ready for Liverpool next season
akien
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klopp doesnt blme VAR today
Bibb0
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No game is impossible to lose , very disrespectful.
yomcekmpr
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It Manchester United fault
KingAJ2004
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Don't worry! We'll slap you on Sunday too. last time, you got lucky!!! Screenshot this
bro who cares about small fa cup lol
zizabcdiou
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Fake news Whoever said this should listen to the interview properly
Hikimnuyz
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Don't worry! We'll slap you on Sunday too. last time, you got lucky!!! Screenshot this
mehckst
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Burnley has done it!!! Burnley has done it, Burnley has done it!!! Burnley has done it. What Manchester could not do Burnley has done it, what city could not do Burnley has done it What Chelsea could not do Burnley has done it....
yeedikopy
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what's wrong Liverpool come up boys we are there still we will our next games coming boys let's fight for our best
zuyaeikruy
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Burnley burned Liverpool Chicken...
KingAJ2004
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It's not about every time winning, no one on earth can do that, There is good days and bad days and right now Liverpool have a very bad luck, After these stats it's impossible to lose the game but we lost, bad luck
Luck??? or poor game plan
KingAJ2004
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then when will he rectify
we don't know but hopefully he will rectify it soon
KingAJ2004
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Mr brains correct me. A normal coach will would openly admit defeat but he's here talking about game's that he's supposed to lose and games that they supposed to have won. So the other team came into the contest Destined to lose right. He should stop this act and admit that we lost and we need to make amends to our tactics!
he clearly said that it was his fault that Liverpool lost and he said how good Burnley were so what are u saying????
Nukelop
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just liverpool fans official and players all of you should know that nature of this difficult league whenever you have won the league previous season this will be very bad for look at Leicester city look at Chelsea all all of them have meet exactly what happen to Liverpool right now no matter what type experience your have