Jurgen Klopp says that the only way that his side will return to winning ways is by doing the basics.
On Saturday, The Reds suffered their eighth loss on the road for the season losing 4-1 to Man City.
After a first half performance where they performed admirably and matched the reigning Premier League holders, the second half could only be called a insipid display as City strolled around the wide expanses of Etihad stadium to do whatever they pleased with no pressure on them whatsoever.
Speaking ahead of the midweek fixture against another team with troubles of their own in Chelsea (per the Mirror), the manager said recovering their confidence is a simple practice.
“It’s about basics. It is not rocket science or has not turned into rocket science overnight. Yes. Yes, it is right. Football is based on basics, definitely, and yes I was not happy with it but I said that directly after the (City) game.
“We did not tackle (against City). First goal, a pass to the outside and no challenge. The third goal is four or five versus one and then a pass arrives still in the box. That is not possible. We have to make sure we have a completely different approach to challenges, that is 100 per cent true.”
After a bad loss It is a natural instinct for players to think they need to get things off their chest by speaking out.
However the German who has been brutally honest about the failings of his team in recent times feels that the time for talking is over and now it is up to the players to deliver on the pitch starting with this evening at Stamford Bridge.
“You have so many meetings. We have so many meetings but it is not about talking anymore but delivering, it is about doing,
“That is what the message is actually. Over the season we spoke about everything pretty much 100 per cent on one specific point, just because on the table it is clear, you have to. You cannot just close your eyes and hope it gets better.
The manager is banking on the level of professional pride within his squad to rectify their current issues.
"I don’t think there is anyone there really who can explain the drop [in level] between the two halves (at City). They know what happened, so we have to change it.”
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