The question came, inevitably, but Jurgen Klopp was in no mood to give it too much thought. How could he?
Asking Liverpool's manager about his side's top four prospects at this stage of the season made as much sense as his team's tactics on an incomprehensible night.
Nothing makes sense about Liverpool at the moment. Five months ago they were two matches away from the greatest club campaign in history, now they are five points above the relegation zone and the idea that they will qualify for the Champions League next May is utterly risible.
They are giving up chances too easily, teams are running through their midfield at will and don't look like scoring. Leeds were the latest to profit and the bounce that should have followed beating Manchester City two weeks ago has not been forthcoming.
This is, without question, is the biggest challenge of Jurgen Klopp's reign and seven points from 18 in October has left them listing.
Liverpool had troubles two years ago but what makes this situation different is the fact that dip in form was triggered by having the heart ripped out of their team by injuries and playing in empty stadiums with no injuries.
Klopp knew that Liverpool's form would pick up again in 2021 but, here, he is left with an increasing number of questions and is struggling to find the answers. It is not too dramatic to say next week's trip to Tottenham has assumed critical importance.
Antonio Conte has been a thorn in Klopp's side for the last 12 months - the 1-1 draw Tottenham chiselled out at Anfield in May effectively cost Liverpool the Premier League - and if they were to lose in North London, it is difficult to see how they could claw back a 13 point deficit.
It was a subject which Trent Alexander-Arnold was prepared to broach. Liverpool have been superb at extricating themselves from positions of difficulty in the past but if they don't shake themselves quickly, their status amongst Europe's elite - for this campaign at least - will disappear.
'I'd say we all believe in ourselves,' said Alexander-Arnold. 'We believe in the way we play, we believe in the squad and what we can achieve. But I think when you do get setbacks, it can potentially make you second-guess yourself and question things.
'Clearly as a team something's not going right, it's not going as well as we want it to go. That's something for everyone to think about, that's something for everyone to address and make sure we put it right, especially next week against Spurs, top-four rivals.
'We kind of need to go there and get some points if we've got any chance of reaching our aims and aspirations for the season.'
Lee_Boy
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Yeah we saw the shadow last month, when you got slapped 6-3. Go dickride that wannabe pep eth. And learn maths. 12 years is a long time.
still a wannabe club... trying to be among the elite.. it always will be a oil club with plastic fans all around Etihad Airways.. oh i guess that's Etihad stadium.
ShubhankurSharma
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2010 you say.. that's what I thought fanboy.. a gay city fanboy.. sky blue is their colour.. Living in the shadow of the real club in Manchester.. noisy neighbours.. 🤣🤣
Yeah we saw the shadow last month, when you got slapped 6-3. Go dickride that wannabe pep eth. And learn maths. 12 years is a long time.
Lee_Boy
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Firstly, I started watching football in 2010 and support city since then. And seeing wannabe twats like you, I made the right choice.
2010 you say.. that's what I thought fanboy.. a gay city fanboy.. sky blue is their colour.. Living in the shadow of the real club in Manchester.. noisy neighbours.. 🤣🤣
ShubhankurSharma
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So much anger? You definitely feel inadequate. You're right to feel it. Lol.
No reason to feel angry. My fav team is not a struggling midtable side.
ShubhankurSharma
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haha welcome to the football world new fanboy.. I am pretty sure when you started watching football which is pretty recent all you saw a sky blue team with a nice gay kit and thought they look nice on the eye and looks rich too, so why not follow this team..🤣🤣 and here you are commenting about the oil club and their burkha clad owners..
Firstly, I started watching football in 2010 and support city since then. And seeing wannabe twats like you, I made the right choice.
besacelmpy
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Your team means s**t coloured red, nothing more. You guys deserve every bit of what you're suffering football wise right now.
So much anger? You definitely feel inadequate. You're right to feel it. Lol.
Riycelruz
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what is happening is natural so you can't stop it. The players get Chance but can't find the back of the net. even the poorest goal keepers get form when they meet Liverpool. so just wait for the nature to dictate positively
Lee_Boy
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Your team means s**t coloured red, nothing more. You guys deserve every bit of what you're suffering football wise right now.
haha welcome to the football world new fanboy.. I am pretty sure when you started watching football which is pretty recent all you saw a sky blue team with a nice gay kit and thought they look nice on the eye and looks rich too, so why not follow this team..🤣🤣 and here you are commenting about the oil club and their burkha clad owners..
Abhishekchikkamath
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Mane played for everybody while Diaz and Nunez are not there but flop
Diaz is out with a injury so can't judge him yet. He has been outstanding whenever he's played.
ShubhankurSharma
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form is temporary.. this ups and downs is what make us a proper club connected to people's lives.. city guys are wannabe club.. you will always look up to us.. Maybe now we are below the table but you will never be a club like us.. this is Liverpool and this means more..
Your team means s**t coloured red, nothing more. You guys deserve every bit of what you're suffering football wise right now.
Ziziknyz
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Mane played for everybody while Diaz and Nunez are not there but flop
Puhcknrsuz
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What is happening it's natural you can't fight the force of nature. If you know what I mean.
Meaning it's natural that Liverpool should be going down.
Lee_Boy
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Now who's been digging oil in the premiere league table?? LOL
form is temporary.. this ups and downs is what make us a proper club connected to people's lives.. city guys are wannabe club.. you will always look up to us.. Maybe now we are below the table but you will never be a club like us.. this is Liverpool and this means more.
Lee_Boy
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form is temporary.. this ups and downs is what make us a proper club connected to people's lives.. city guys are wannabe club.. you will always look up to us.. Maybe now we are below the table but you will never be a club like us.. this is Liverpool and this means more..
Feeaosuy
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Liverpool all about sadio mane?
no...noo...mane was playing in forward ...not in midfielder nor defender
ChelseaFC_Addict
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All I know is that Liverpool won't lose the game against Tottenham spurs that's all i know . It will be another Manchester city v Liverpool thing But this time Liverpool will dominate the ball possession
Yahbcdkmy
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Liverpool all about sadio mane?
nope
Yahbcdkmy
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What is happening it's natural you can't fight the force of nature. If you know what I mean.
not really
Puhcknrsuz
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What is happening it's natural you can't fight the force of nature. If you know what I mean.
markrodney
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Liverpool needs to find some footing fast!! Come team YNWA
fowacilmoz
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Liverpool all about sadio mane?
LenChongloi
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Now who's been digging oil in the premiere league table?? LOL
Eliakemkandongo
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