Jurgen Klopp apologized for Liverpool’s abject performance in their first Merseyside Derby defeat at Goodison Park since 2010, with captain Virgil van Dijk saying Reds players need to ‘take a look in the mirror’.
Everton were deserved winners in a complete performance after goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave them a significant step towards safety while putting a dagger into Liverpool’s title hopes.
And Klopp says he feels sorry for Reds fans as it appears his era will not end with a fairytale ending. ‘I really feel for the people,’ he said. ‘We never lost here (under Klopp) and it feels really different. I really apologize for that.’
Asked if the title race is over, Klopp said: ‘We need a crisis at Manchester City and Arsenal and need to win football games.
'We are not safe (to qualify for) the Champions League as well so we should just play better football. You can see we are in a rush in front of goal.’
Van Dijk added: ‘Very disappointed in so many ways and everyone has to look in the mirror and look at their own performances. (They should) ask if they really gave everything and do they really want to win the league?
‘And honestly, we are fighting and still have games after tonight but I think if we play like the game we did today, not winning challenges and giving the referee the opportunity to give a free-kick like we did many times then we have no chance to win the title.’
Club legend Jamie Carragher also blasted the Reds performance and said: ‘It's not acceptable, certainly when Liverpool are going for the title.’
Fellow Sky Sports pundit Wayne Rooney added: ‘Again we are hearing about 12.30 kick-offs (moans about Saturday’s games at West Ham).
‘Those Liverpool players should be wanting to go tomorrow because when you lose a derby game you want the games to come quick.
'Get on with it, it's part of your jobs.’
Everton boss Sean Dyche, meanwhile, was delighted with his team’s display, one of the best of his tenure at Goodison Park.
‘I’m delighted for the Evertonians and the old-school Toffees who support us,’ he said. ‘Thank you to the fans, they were terrific tonight and Sunday.
‘I asked them to give their lot and we will try to give it back.
'When I got here, the negativity around the whole club and situation… I’ve been talking about changing the narrative, just as we change it we get points taken off!
‘It’s not a done deal, there’s endless amounts of work to be done. But the last two games have been a real forceful reaction (to losing 6-0 at Chelsea).
'This is for the people, 10 days ago people were telling me I don’t know what I’m doing, now I do! It is for the club and the fans.’
malablata
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I think since that Carabao cup win, Liverpool had been hungry for a long time and are starving now.....
ffooorrr
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Lol, Jerry's supporting vacuous teams to feel happy in their miserable little lives. We support through love. We are definitely not the same. I don't expect you to understand. Lol, basic English seems a stretch too far for you.
"we support though love" ☝️🤓. shut ur corny as up 🤡
besacelmpy
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You mean.You've to wait for 30 more years to win the title.
Lol, Jerry's supporting vacuous teams to feel happy in their miserable little lives. We support through love. We are definitely not the same. I don't expect you to understand. Lol, basic English seems a stretch too far for you.
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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very cold 🥶 one
yes bruh
Mpumey
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what a farewell
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very cold 🥶 one
Cubikopr
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We've won enough but more to come. You are a fleeting dot on our history. We are the biggest in the country. Never forget that little shitty.
You mean.You've to wait for 30 more years to win the title.
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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what a farewell
Luna_Kish
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#Klopp and Liverool squad are running out of Energy
Ubong12
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Edwards will show you the real Liverpool soon enough. Klopp was to establish us as competitors (which he has), next stage is total domination. Save this for prosperity. It's coming.
Hmm okay then
Ubong12
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he did the right thing,we all saw how Liverpool fought hard... the issue is just it's epl
Hmm okay then
besacelmpy
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That Announcement klopp made was too early; should've just told the board alone so they search for replacement but not the general public, he's really running out of energy
Edwards will show you the real Liverpool soon enough. Klopp was to establish us as competitors (which he has), next stage is total domination. Save this for prosperity. It's coming.
besacelmpy
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😂😂Hungry for more after winning Carabao cup, i guess y’all are starving by now
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We've won enough but more to come. You are a fleeting dot on our history. We are the biggest in the country. Never forget that little shitty.
Epa_Dino
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😂😂Hungry for more after winning Carabao cup, i guess y’all are starving by now
Vimablmotz
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That Announcement klopp made was too early; should've just told the board alone so they search for replacement but not the general public, he's really running out of energy
he did the right thing,we all saw how Liverpool fought hard... the issue is just it's epl
Akeelist
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He van dyke needs to question his hunger before critizing his mates hes been so poor lately in the last three games can't defend any longer so overated and hyped
just be because you didn't watch the with your eyes doesn't mean you dont know Liverpool lost because of Nunez and Salah
itsdjepic
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if wishes are horses. The city will win the title with 4 points gap against Arsenal.
Keep dreaming you hear.
Kebdknz
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u Know City Can Not loss To Games Even If Arsenal Drop Vs Spurs U Need To Pray Again Because U Are Still Behind
lawalidris
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I only wish it was Man City who is losing these games, please 🙏🙏
if wishes are horses. The city will win the title with 4 points gap against Arsenal.
Mpumey
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Liverpool's fans please forgive your best manager
Mpumey
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I only wish it was Man City who is losing these games, please 🙏🙏
shame on you faget
Noaadeisuz
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He van dyke needs to question his hunger before critizing his mates hes been so poor lately in the last three games can't defend any longer so overated and hyped
Kukeimopz
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Liverpool players have failed klopp.. At least they could give him a well farewell with a epl trophy... But it's not over till the last game
muhbciltuz
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I only wish it was Man City who is losing these games, please 🙏🙏
Etoguy
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it's okay
Ubong12
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That Announcement klopp made was too early; should've just told the board alone so they search for replacement but not the general public, he's really running out of energy
Cizcimopr
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sorry for the loss
jueeiklmt
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you're keep on apologising for the rest of season
jueeiklmt
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sorry we don't need your apology
myclubliverpool
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Sell liverpool so the club doesn't exist. They keep distracting the fans
myclubliverpool
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Klopp has nothing to say. He is completely clueless at this moment
fekadmnost
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Kopp is fantastic coach in world but team after man United game down going no score goals so next year is coming good
JoeRock
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Liverpool should get Jarrad and duet him with Jarell next season.. time for a change.. and time to find a new leader too for this team..
Yokdnoty
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Affect from announcement to leave liv early
ticabdinsu
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klopp you a we general. but you sell we out this season. both on and off the field.