Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp on Wednesday was not that unhappy following his side’s 2-0 away defeat over Everton.
Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin delivered goals in both halves, dealing Liverpool a crushing defeat in the Merseyside derby.
This loss is expected to have a catastrophic impact on Liverpool’s hopes of securing the Premier League title.
“To sum up, it was not good enough. We played the game, or let it happen, what Everton wanted. They scored two goals from set-pieces,” Klopp said.
“The first one we somehow defended three times but in the end we put it on a plate. Branthwaite scored it, didn’t even kick the ball properly, but the ball rolls over the line.”
“After that we had our best period, I would say. We really put them under pressure. We created big chances, didn’t score.”
“That obviously, going like that into half-time, each situation we missed gave Everton momentum even more. Took it away from us, we never had it, but didn’t help.” Klopp added.
Everton edged closer to securing their place in the Premier League next season, while their Merseyside rivals Liverpool’s championship dreams were left in tatters after a convincing 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park.
“It’s 2-0, the atmosphere, we played like we played. Obviously not the most inspired performance of all times.” Klopp said.
“I really feel for the people, I am really sorry for that. That’s how it is. People told me so often about the great record, especially before the derby, but you never win here. But we never lost and that feels really different.”
“I really apologise for that. It was absolutely unnecessary but it happened. We cannot change it anymore.” he added.
Liverpool are currently trailing leaders Arsenal by three points in the standings. However, the Gunners hold a significantly higher goal difference, which can be seen as the equivalent of an additional point, providing them with a cushion in the race.
