Liverpool's Klopp at loss for words after Palace defeat - ESPN

Liverpool's season is starting to unravel and manager Jurgen Klopp is at a loss to explain why.

A 1-0 loss at home to Crystal Palace damaged Liverpool's Premier League title challenge on Sunday, three days after a 3-0 defeat to Atalanta at Anfield in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals.

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Those consecutive home losses come after last Sunday's draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford and leave Klopp's side looking up the table at leaders Manchester City yet again.

«Could be,» Klopp said, when asked if the loss to Palace was a hangover from the defeat to Atalanta. «If you look at my teams over the years, I think you could say our pressing is usually good, the counterpress is there. The first half [against Palace], we were open — like how can that happen?

»It's only a few days ago that we played a bad game so it might have something to do with that. Actually it was a really good game [Sunday], without scoring. But it's not that easy unfortunately."

Eberechi Eze stroked home a finish from Tyrick Mitchell's cutback in the 14th minute to consign Liverpool to its first loss in the league at Anfield in 28 matches — stretching back to October 2022.

Palace could have doubled their lead in the first half when Jean-Philippe Mateta chipped past Liverpool keeper Alisson. The ball was bound for goal but defender Andy Robertson sprinted back and slid to just save it on the line.

«So frustrating today. So many chances,» Robertson told Sky Sports. «First half I thought we were poor and [Palace] were on top and could have been more than 1-0 up. Second half we had enough chances to win two or three games.»

It was the 21st time the Reds have gone behind in 32 league games