Liverpool Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp was embroiled in a prickly press conference on Saturday, with the Liverpool boss refusing to answer questions following his side's loss to ...

“We had that subject through the first part of this season, now not so much,” Klopp said. So If somebody else wanted to ask that question then I'll answer it.” I would prefer not to do that.” Premier League The Reds slipped 11 points off the top four in the Premier League

Last season's Premier League runners-up Liverpool continued their dreadful start to 2023 on Saturday, losing a third straight away league game as they fell ...

[Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc). Since then, though, 3-0 defeats at [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc) and Wolves have come either side of a goalless draw with [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc). [Wolves](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc) paving the way for the strugglers to secure their biggest league win in 11 months. An unfortunate Joel Matip own goal and a debut strike from Craig Dawson put Wolves 2-0 up inside the first 15 minutes. Then we have chances we should score. "We have to change it immediately in the next game," Klopp added.. You're 2-0 down, the crowd is there but it opens up and we get some control. That sums it up pretty much." Since then, though, the Reds have picked up just one league point and only scored one goal. We were passive in that period. "We should have defended better. Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Stefan Bajcetic were all on target at Villa Park on Boxing Day.

And after the defeat, which leaves Liverpool 10th in the league – a huge 21 points behind league leaders Arsenal – manager Jurgen Klopp refused to answer a ...

Klopp added: “The team is not full of confidence, you can see that. In all competitions this year, Liverpool has won once, against Wolves in the FA Cup. We caused the problems ourselves. The loss for Liverpool follows defeats at Brighton and Brentford. On recent results alone, the club is in [crisis.](http://www.cnn.com/2023/01/16/football/liverpool-demise-premier-league-spt-intl/index.html) You can criticize and judge us and you are probably right because those 12 minutes are not allowed.

Craig Dawson scored his first goal for Wolves after 12 minutes after Joel Matip had earlier put through his own net and Ruben Neves wrapped things up in the ...

But we didn’t finish the situations off, which is not helpful." Wolves were a clear better side for 12 minutes, and maybe the last 10 when they were 3-0 up and the ball was their friend again. We had a full week to prepare, we have another eight or nine days to prepare the next one. It’s not. "I cannot sit here and say it’s all OK and we did well. READ MORE:

Is this how it ends, with Jurgen Klopp shutting down the voices he does not want to hear? The long face is not new to Klopp. Peter Crouch crowned him 'moaner of ...

The journey back to the top begins with humility, with Klopp accepting that he might be part of the problem. He clocked a team in an unfamiliar state of flux; weakened by injuries, lacking belief and led by a manager struggling to accept the new reality. It starts with accepting the right of the opposition to set up as they wish. There is, of course, no-one among the Kop council of ministers with the power or authority to hold Klopp to account for behaviour they would not accept from a child. Answering for the failures of a team in the immediacy of defeat is a necessary cruelty imposed on the vanquished as a condition of taking part. He disagreed with the content of previous bulletins, apparently.

Liverpool suffered a humiliating defeat against Wolves on Saturday, with Ian Wright questioning Jurgen Klopp's future after Alan Shearer pointed the finger ...

The Toffees represent a tough test, having beaten [Premier League](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/premier-league) leaders Arsenal on Saturday. "It's the kind of thing where you're thinking, can they have a reset this season, write this season off and sort it out in the summer. Matip again [after the backpass], not acceptable, not good enough, that should be in the back of the net. Wright also questioned whether Klopp is the right man to take Liverpool forward. There was no pressure on the ball, Gomez gets dragged out and then you've got time to pick your pass, it's too easy, Gomez is out of position. But Liverpool were too easy to play against, they've become a soft touch, no energy," Shearer told Match of the Day. [were comfortably beaten by Wolves on Saturday](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-wolves-premier-league-highlights-29132885), falling two goals behind within the first 12 minutes. The It doesn't look like they are responding to him," Wright added. Are they responding to him? It was a miserable 90 minutes for Matip and Liverpool, who now sit 11 points adrift of the He's on his way over there to go and close him and he stops.

LFCTR take a dive into the tactical approaches to why Liverpool are failing on the pitch, and what they can do to change their fortunes.

Liverpool face a big Premier League risk at their current form following another defeat but Jürgen Klopp cannot afford it as there is a clear target for him ...

And that is not to mention that while their financial incentives are not as great at the Champions League, they still bring a certain level of income to the club, and given the meager means by which Liverpool operates, every penny counts. It's not the first time [Klopp's](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/jurgen-klopp) side has been in a similar situation. Perhaps this time around it could provide Liverpool with a similar platform as Klopp looks to rebuild his team once again. That is not a risk that Klopp can afford to take, even if he might like some more free midweeks next season. Even if that is achieved, last season, 69 points was not enough to land a top-four place. Things are not looking good for Liverpool at the moment.

Liverpool's season suffered another blow on Saturday as they were comfortably defeated by Wolves, with Jurgen Klopp's men now 11 points adrift of the ...

It seems like at the moment, they're in limbo." Wright insisted the Reds were in "limbo" amid their winless run and admitted his doubts about Klopp's current command of his team. Are they responding to him? They also changed the scoreline from 3-0 to 2-0 to match Klopp's comments. "The third goal I don't count because it was the first time they passed the halfway line in the second half. Jamie Carragher pointed the finger of blame at Liverpool's depleted defence for the latest reverse for [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jurgen-klopp)'s men. [Click here to read the full story.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/wolves-klopp-liverpool-premier-league-29134743) Wolves have brutally mocked Jurgen Klopp after the Liverpool boss bizarrely claimed their third goal on Saturday "did not count". And he criticised the likes of Joel Matip, Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate for failing to deal adequately with Van Dijk's absence. And Carragher believes their problems stem from the other members of their defence failing to step up in Van Dijk's absence. [Click here to read the full story.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-jamie-carragher-van-dijk-29136303) Star centre-back Virgil van Dijk has been ruled out of their last three Premier League games with a hamstring injury.

Liverpool are still seeking their first Premier League win of 2023 after they suffered a dismal time at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon.

Elliott is also a possibility on the left flank having started there twice in recent weeks. Gomez and James Milner are possible alternatives at right-back - Calvin Ramsay failed to make the bench again on Saturday - while Kostas Tsimkas came off the bench to replace Robertson at Molineux. Elliott would be an alternative on the right, so too Oxlade-Chamberlain. Fabinho missed out through illness but would be expected to be an option, while skipper Jordan Henderson featured during the second half. Liverpool will now look to arrest an alarming slide down the table when they entertain neighbours Everton next Monday. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson are likely to continue in the full-back positions.

Besides the obvious — a record of lost four, drawn one in the league this calendar year and myriad stats hinting that the downturn is becoming irreversible ...

Holes in the defence, a yawning chasm in midfield and a seeping gash in team morale and confidence. Liverpool are riddled with problems.

Darwin Nunez, intended to give a sharp new spearpoint to a side that came within an ace of winning all four trophies last season, was twice denied by Jose Sa in one-on-ones at crucial moments. Mo Salah was snatching at the kind of shots which, in a normal season, he would be guiding expertly into the top or bottom corner. That was no disgrace in itself as the lightning pace of Adama Traore exposed a team that was committed to the front foot, and delivered a perfect pass for Ruben Neves. Not that Klopp need fear the murmurings of discontent from above any time soon. He needs to score, at least one, but his mindset was revealed by an interview days before the game when he compared his uninspired start to life at Liverpool to his time at Benfica, when he was ordinary in his first season and “exploded” in his second. But the owners may need some reassurance that his response in his post-match press conference was for public consumption, and that his private assessment, within the confines of the dressing room, was very different.

Liverpool were thrashed 3-0 by Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday.

Nunez has struggled to emulate Sadio Mane in front of goal - and Liverpool are paying the price. Thiago was the only one of those three who started against Wolves, but failed to impact the game in a positive way and could soon find himself having to settle for a place on the bench. But he was sent off during his first start for Liverpool when his side took on Crystal Palace last August and has flapped in front of goal for much of the season. And the Cameroon international isn’t the answer to Klopp’s problems. Liverpool have kept just five clean sheets in the Premier League this season. And until Alexander-Arnold can provide his side with a more solid platform, Klopp should give someone else a run in the team.

Liverpool are on a run of four Premier League games without a win and while there are problems all over the pitch for Jurgen Klopp to unpick, the surprising ...

The patterns of movement that were such a feature of Liverpool's success were engrained. Salah is suffering, entangled in the Anfield malaise. "Offensive play involves a lot of work and a lot of information. For the first time in his Liverpool career, this is a player who is converting significantly fewer chances than you would expect. Is he a victim of the decline or part of the problem? Liverpool have a true No 9 now and that necessitates a positional shift for their star player. That has been an excuse offered for Liverpool's passivity as a team of late and in Salah's case, the demands on his body in recent years have been significant. One of the key questions is whether that is a finishing problem, an opportunity issue, or both? Alongside Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, Salah was part of the most devastating trident in world football. That is missing at Liverpool right now and perhaps that is impacting his performances. In each of the following four Premier League seasons, Salah scored between 19 and 23 goals. "Seven or eight players were not involved in the first goal," said Jurgen Klopp following Liverpool’s early capitulation in their 3-0 defeat to Wolves.

Liverpool have now gone four games without a win in the Premier League after a dire defeat to Wolves on Saturday, with Jurgen Klopp struggling to find the ...

The Toffees defeated league leaders [Arsenal](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/arsenal-fc) on Saturday, with Sean Dyche looking to guide his side away from relegation. I cannot hear it anymore but it's still the situation." That’s what we are working on but again it makes this so typical to the situation. But I still know how good they are and how good they can be. Their latest low point came on Saturday with a dire defeat away at [Wolves](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc). Instead, he is said to retain the 'full backing' of the club's Fenway Sports Group ownership.

Jurgen Klopp's refusal to answer a reporter's question shows he's 'under pressure' and has been likened to legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex F.

“It was a perfectly good question to ask him and I think the least James deserves is an apology. “I feel nobody at the club has the bottle to tell him, which I think they should. “What I would say is, while you wouldn’t want it to happen and I don’t know what James has written in the past, clearly he’s written something that Klopp [doesn’t like]. “But what it does show the bigger picture here, is that Klopp feels under pressure. Because it’s a valid question, the bottom line is that was a good question.” An upset Klopp replied: “It’s very difficult to talk to you if I’m 100 per cent honest, I would prefer not to do that.

Jurgen Klopp slammed The Athletic's James Pearce in his post-match press conference on Saturday - but the journalist has since claimed it was a case of ...

And a fourth said: "Just caught up on the James Pearce and Klopp stuff. Klopp's side were torn apart in the opening stages, with Wolves finding the net twice. "Love Klopp but really hopes he apologises for this," a second added. Fans responded to Pearce's clarification of the incident. While a third tweeted: "Think it’s time James Pearce chose another club. If somebody else wants to ask that question then I'll answer it."

On this day in 2016, Liverpool fans performed a mass walkout during a game that Jurgen Klopp missed due to undergoing an operation in hospital.

With Liverpool 2-0 up and cruising, the walkout signified a change in momentum in the game. Goals from Adam Johnson and Jermain Defoe in the final five minutes saw Liverpool drop two points and held to a 2-2 draw. There was then a rendition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ in the crowd that remained, with noticeable gaps in the stands where empty seats had formed. He no longer had a smile, but was rather disappointed by what had transpired at Anfield in his absence. As a result, assistants Zeljko Buvac and Peter Krawietz took charge of the team. Earlier in the week, the club had announced changes to the ticket pricing structure for matches. Jurgen Klopp was not in attendance for that game. James Milner and Roberto Firmino had put the Reds 2-0 up by the 69th minute, and Liverpool looked to be cruising to victory. But everything changed in the 77th minute. It has been argued by the club that the structure offered greater accessibility and affordability for fans. It was also the case on this day in 2016. Liverpool were playing Sunderland in the Premier League at Anfield that day.

The Merseyside outfit have slipped to 10th in the Premier League table following their 3-0 defeat to Wolves on Saturday at Molineux, leaving them 11 points ...

Instead, he is said to retain the 'full backing' of the club's Fenway Sports Group ownership and his past successes, such as winning the Premier League in the 2019-20 season and Champions League in 2018-19, remain fresh in their minds when considering his future. That’s what we are working on but again it makes this so typical to the situation." "I don’t think they are [at their] best in the moment and do I like that? The Merseyside outfit have slipped to 10th in the Premier League table following their 3-0 defeat to [Wolves](/latest/wolves-fc) on Saturday at Molineux, leaving them 11 points adrift of fourth-placed Newcastle. Current boss Julen Lopetegui has since collected 10 points from 21 available to lift the Midlands club out of the bottom three. An own goal from Joel Matip handed Wolves the lead before Craig Dawson fired home inside 12 minutes, with Klopp later fuming about his side's performance in the opening minutes of the game.

The journalist who Jurgen Klopp refused to talk to on Saturday has reportedly explained why the Liverpool manager furiously snubbed him.

'Yes that's true, we had that subject through the first part of this season, now not so much,' Klopp said. So If somebody else wanted to ask that question then I'll answer it.' I would prefer not to do that.' A prickly Klopp refused to speak to The Athletic's James Pearce in the aftermath of his side's 3-0 humbling by [Jurgen Klopp](/sport/jurgen_klopp/index.html) refused to talk to on Saturday has reportedly explained why the [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) manager furiously snubbed him. - Jurgen Klopp refused to answer a question from a journalist after Wolves defeat