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Jurgen Klopp claimed only four of his players had performed at an acceptable level as Liverpool’s dismal season continued with a heavy 4-1 defeat at Manchester City.
Klopp didn’t mince his words after watching his side collapse at The Etihad despite taking the lead early on through Mo Salah.
It was the latest blow in a hugely-disappointing campaign at Anfield and the club could finish the weekend 10 points behind fourth-place Tottenham as their Champions League hopes fade.
‘Only four performances were Ok and that is very difficult,’ fumed Klopp. ‘The two midfielders Hendo (Jordan Henderson) and Fab (Fabinho) worked hard, Cody Gakpo and Alisson.
‘But if you want to get something here, 14 or 15 players have to be on top of their game and that was not the case.
Liverpool lost 4-1 to Manchester City in their Premier League clash on Saturday
Jurgen Klopp said after the game that his players were 'lucky' that City had not scored more
‘City could do what they wanted because the spaces were too big. We were lucky they didn’t score more than four.
‘Not being good when you don’t feel 100 per cent is not possible in the Premier League.’
Klopp was particularly angry that having gone in level at half-time, Liverpool allowed City to go 2-1 ahead in the first minute after the restart when Riyad Mahrez crossed for Kevin De Bruyne.
And while he didn’t name any individuals, he hinted that centre-halves Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate could have done more to put pressure on City.
‘We didn’t even make a challenge. I have no clue why. If you are too deep and too passive
