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Liverpool suffered a second consecutive Premier League defeat against Leeds United on Saturday, continuing their poor start to the campaign.

They are the form team in Europe." "But all of a sudden [after some bad results], people think you are not trying hard enough. The fighting spirit is not our problem,” I will give all that I have." That’s the challenge at the moment. "We can’t change anything; you have to go through it.

Liverpool fell to their fourth defeat of the Premier League season at the weekend, with Leeds United the latest to get the best of a side struggling under ...

It’s not a self-fulfilling prophecy that we talk about it and it happens or we don’t and it happens, we’ve had games where it didn’t happen, that’s obviously very helpful. “It’s just that we have to make sure that we get there with steps. We can say it now, this was never going to be a quick fix and now it looks like it won’t be a quick fix.” Leeds’ opener at Anfield was the eighth time in all competitions that they have conceded the first goal already this term. There have been a host of problems leading to Liverpool’s struggles, with question marks over the playing staff and their all-conquering manager. Klopp’s side already find themselves 15 points off the top of the table and face a battle to secure a top-four finish.

Liverpool press conference with manager Jurgen Klopp as injury news and updates given ahead of Champions League clash against Napoli.

We all do our job in public, the judgement of this is maybe later on in the season. The boys want to win the game, they don't want to draw. We expect more, I expect more from the boys, we just have to get there with steps. We can't think about what's happening in the next few months, we have to only think about the next game. We need to avoid the mistakes and keep the good stuff in. We have to win the first challenge. We have to give them a knock. We have to fight. The attitude and the fight in the boys is still there. The performances we have had have been some very good ones, we know it's not too far off but it's important we keep delivering every three days. We have players playing more games than he'd like and others coming back from injury straight back into the team. Several first-team options remain sidelined, but Klopp may use tomorrow as a chance to rotate some of the season's ever-presents so expect him to be quizzed on team selection.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has given his thoughts on Manchester City's Premier League title challenge.

My problem with that is that we are not one of them." Speaking ahead of the Leeds defeat, Klopp admitted that his side were not currently involved in the title picture, but that City are not cruising to the title themselves, even in the absence of their usual challengers. [bottom-of-the-league Nottingham Forest ](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/match-coverage/watch-nottingham-forest-1-0-liverpool-match-highlights-former-red-awoniyi-scores-winner)the game after their monumental victory and were [ beaten 2-1](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/match-coverage/watch-liverpool-1-2-leeds-united-match-highlights-summerville-hits-late-winner) by a struggling Leeds United side in the following match. [Newcastle United](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/match-coverage/watch-goals-manchester-city-manchester-united-6-3) and [Aston Villa](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/match-coverage/manchester-city-vs-aston-villa-player-ratings), allowing [Mikel Arteta's](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mikel-arteta/profil/spieler/7451) side to take a slight advantage in the league. [Brighton side 3-1](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/match-coverage/manchester-city-close-the-gap-to-arsenal-after-victory-against-brighton) before running out 1-0 winners [against Leicester](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/match-coverage/manchester-city-go-top-of-the-premier-league-table-after-1-0-victory-after-leicester-city). [Liverpool](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/) head coach [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jurgen-klopp/profil/trainer/118) has said that he believes that the Premier League title picture is more competitive this season as [Manchester City](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/) are not yet ahead of the pack.

Liverpool faced Leeds United on Saturday night and ended up being outrun by a total of 11km, which is unlike Jürgen Klopp's men. It sums up a big problem.

It has been a staple feature of Klopp's new-look Liverpool team since his appointment. The current version of his side, however, seems very different. When Klopp first emerged on the scene over a decade ago, running more than the opposition was one of his objectives. His players were physical, energetic and full of industry. His [Liverpool](http://Liverpool.com) side lost yet again on Saturday night, suffering a 2-1 defeat to relegation-threatened Leeds United. Liverpool's performance against the ball was particularly concerning. [Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-transfer-conte-man-city-24224409&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwivzvzMyIr7AhWmRPEDHbYPCr8QFnoECAEQAg&usg=AOvVaw0ENSkfsX_HJ9wWTRjrAzZ3) as though they were possessed, covering more distance than in any of their previous Premier League matches under Brendan Rodgers that season and also becoming the first side to outrun [Mauricio Pochettino's](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fsteven-gerrard-pochettino-tuchel-liverpool-25320012&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwj9-NPXyIr7AhUMSxoKHTt9AT4QFnoECAEQAg&usg=AOvVaw132MeDzsn3JeEoAOK_6Za7) outfit. There is no direct correlation between running and winning in football. As the Reds have reached the pinnacle of the sport in recent years, they have continued to outrun their opponents, even while seeing more possession. [Sign up to the Liverpool.com newsletter here — it only takes a few seconds!](https://www.liverpool.com/newsletter-preference-centre/) [Leeds United](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-leeds-klopp-van-dijk-25388142&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwj069zEyIr7AhVJwoUKHbGdAsEQFnoECAQQAg&usg=AOvVaw1RZlZVA38cFJrQcV4qKyMw) ran 11km more than the Reds over the 90-minute clash, which is quite incredible considering Klopp's background and journey as a coach. [FSG have £1.7bn reason to change Liverpool transfer vision as Jürgen Klopp faces 54-point demand](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-jurgen-klopp-fsg-25390065)

Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to "fight" against Napoli and to "give them a knock" as they look to finish the Champions League group stage on a high.

We have to give them a knock.” We can’t think about what’s happening in the next few months, we have to only think about the next game. “We have to fight. We just have to fight, but Napoli will too. I have to make the line-up later today or maybe tomorrow morning. I don’t know who that is now.

Jurgen Klopp thinks it is "unfair" to suggest that Liverpool are in decline and he has admitted that they may need a "reset" after the World Cup.

“If you want to get out of something then you have to go through it first, that’s what we are doing. He later said: “[Teams coming to Anfield] smell their chance. We are all out there to be judged, manager, players, that’s how it is. “Arsenal and Man City will have to answer those questions later on. At the moment it’s not 100% fair to judge the team because we haven’t had them available, missing up front top quality. “At the end of it.

Crysencio Summerville's Anfield winner for Leeds United has haunted the dreams of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

"The last [first] goal we conceded could not be more different to all the other goals we conceded," he said. We expect more from ourselves, the boys expect more, I expect more from them." We don't close the centre because we expect to win the ball so we're already in a better position when we win the ball.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hit back at claims that his side did not show enough 'fight' in their recent defeat against Nottingham Forest.

He then added: “To say we didn’t fight against Forest isn’t right. We have to give them a knock.” “To say we didn’t fight against Forest isn’t right. We just have to fight, but Napoli will too. Fighting spirit is not our problem.” “I don’t want to see back-heels, bicycle kicks.

Klopp has reiterated his belief will be no quick fix to Liverpool's issues but, in an impassioned defence of his group, the German stressed they have the ...

We are all, I don't know exactly what the word is, out there to be judged. It is a very similar situation in midfield for a long time, plenty of players who were out came back and then out. Especially now up front, top quality, which is not helpful.

Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool are experiencing a rough moment following the weekend defeat to Leeds United - but insists he has the hunger and determination ...

That is our situation." "The fighting spirit is not our problem at this moment. But we have to answer that later on." You can fight in different ways. Of course not. That's normal as well but I am not.

Liverpool are enduring a tough season under Jurgen Klopp - winning just four of their first 12 Premier League games - leaving pundits questioning what's ...

Klopp will be desperate for Liverpool to regain their mental strength ahead of the second half of the campaign. As such, it begs the question - where has that mentality gone? The Reds are ninth in the table - 15 points behind leaders [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) - and have just four wins to their name this term. This is about heart and soul and fantastic empathy he has created with that group of players." Later that season, Liverpool found themselves 4-2 down on aggregate to Dortmund - Klopp's former club - in the Europa League quarter-finals. Adam Lallana popped up to score a winner with the last kick of the game and trigger huge celebrations on the bench. "This is about him. Today is about Jurgen's mentality. He won two Bundesliga titles during his time at Borussia Dortmund and Reds fans were hoping he would transform their struggling team into Premier League title challengers. [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) to reach the [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) final. Liverpool almost seem to have lost that relentless, fighting spirit they've shown on so many occasions. [snatched a 2-1 win for Leeds](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/liverpool-leeds-match-report-salah-28361529) and left [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jurgen-klopp) to ponder on another poor [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) result for [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc).

Jürgen Klopp, whose side host Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday, wants judgment on the club to be held off until the end of the season.

It was always tough and this year especially so, but we are already through in the group which is positive, and now let’s make something special out of this game. My job is to be there when we have to go through a really rough period as well and I will do that, with all I have and even more if possible. If you want to get out of something, first of all you have to go through it and that’s what we are doing. That’s the challenge in the moment. “The judgment for this should come later on in the season or maybe at the end,” he said. Jürgen Klopp has said judgment should be reserved until the end of the season on whether Liverpool have reached the end of a cycle and need rebuilding.

Defeat to Leeds United on Saturday evening was the first Premier League game Liverpool had lost at Anfield since March 2021 and their first such reverse in ...

“Some of the younger guys have been fortunate enough to be involved in a very successful time. However, he admits such struggles could be new to a number of younger players in the squad given they have grown accustomed to success at Anfield. I’m trying as best I can to influence that and whatever the manager asks me to do I am ready to do that. “The most important thing at the moment is we’re trying to get to a level we want to be at consistently. I had another a look at my payslip and that is what I am paid for, and it is pretty good as well. The 36-year-old continues to prove an important option for Liverpool having featured in all bar one game this season. But this time the goal was in my mind.” After a game when you lose and you still haven't sorted everything you think about, it is real torture. The fighting spirit is not our problem at this moment. “To say we didn’t fight against Forest is not right,” said Klopp. While accepting many of Liverpool’s faults this season, Klopp took umbrage at the suggestion his players are lacking fight. None of them will come here and just say 'Liverpool are in a difficult moment, let’s give them an easy run'.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has claimed that his side's struggles cannot be ...

It is a rough moment, no doubt about that, and no one is flying here like life is great but there is only one chance to face it : go for it and that is what we will do.” It is completely fine: manager, players - that is how life is in professional football.” We are all out there to be judged.