"Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool's defensive woes after crushing 4-1 defeat to Manchester City"

Liverpool lost 4-1 to Manchester City, and Jurgen Klopp admits the defense was the problem.

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Despite taking the lead through Mohamed Salah, Liverpool conceded four goals

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City scored three goals in the second half, including two quick ones after halftime.

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Liverpool's defensive players, including Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold, were at fault for the goals.

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Klopp was happy with the first half but unhappy with the second

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The defeat was Liverpool's third in a row in all competitions.

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Liverpool faces tough fixtures against Chelsea and Arsenal in the coming days.

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Klopp will use the loss as an example of the football he doesn't want to see.

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BT Sport pundits fear Liverpool's chances of finishing in the top four this season.

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"Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool's defensive woes after crushing 4-1 defeat to Manchester City"

"Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool's defensive woes after crushing 4-1 defeat to Manchester City"

Liverpool lost 4-1 to Manchester City, and Jurgen Klopp admits the defense was the problem.

Despite taking the lead through Mohamed Salah, Liverpool conceded four goals

City scored three goals in the second half, including two quick ones after halftime.

Liverpool's defensive players, including Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold, were at fault for the goals.

Klopp was happy with the first half but unhappy with the second

The defeat was Liverpool's third in a row in all competitions.

Liverpool faces tough fixtures against Chelsea and Arsenal in the coming days.

Klopp will use the loss as an example of the football he doesn't want to see.

BT Sport pundits fear Liverpool's chances of finishing in the top four this season.

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