Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp criticises team's 'decision-making' post Southampton loss

Liverpool manr Jurgen Klopp mitted that losing to Southampton is 'very frustrating' and at same time, also said that his team's decision-making was t that good during clash.

reigning Premier League champions, as well as table-toppers, suffered a 1-0 loss at hands of sixth-placed Southampton in an away fixture that was contested at St. Mary's Stium on Monday. 

'Very frustrating'

"A big one, to be honest. Very frustrating, just because it's so unnecessary but it still happens. We h a b start in game, we played completely into Southampton's hands and gave game away, we have to mit w, in first few minutes because after that we were t calm eugh to create opportunities to turn it around," club's official website quoted Klopp as saying.

" first half was massively influenced by start, but with break, it meant we could settle it a little bit. n we were dominant in right areas, h moments but n decision-making was t that good. last pass, we missed last pass. I heard w we only h one shot on target; we h a lot of shots next to target which we did t finish, but even with m we probably did t have eugh for moments we h. Our fault, my responsibility and that's it," he ded.

 

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What's next on cards for Liverpool?

Even though 'Reds' did retain ir top spot in EPL points table despite an upset loss against 'Saints' on Monday night, y will need to ensure that y do t end up losing ir momentum going forward as second-placed Manchester United are almost on verge of dethroning m from 'Numero U' spot.

'Reds Devils' have won 10 matches from ir 16 games this season so far while title-holders have registered nine wins from ir 17 games as both teams are tied at 33 points each. However, it is superior goal difference that separates top two sides. While Man United have a GD of 9, Liverpool are well ahe of m with a goal difference of 16. 

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Both in-form teams of this edition will be locking horns with each or at Anfield Stium on Sunday, January, 17 in what is expected to be a blockbuster clash. 

Prior to that clash, defending champions have or things to look forward to. y will be facing Aston Villa in third round of FA Cup clash at Villa Park on Saturday, January 9.

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(With ANI Inputs)