Liverpool : Entre Real Madrid, Barça, Atlético Madrid, Klopp choisirait plutôt le Real Majorque… 3 mai 2021 Manchester United se positionne pour Mauro Icardi What was the most notable improvement you saw made by the Reds side compared to their preceding four games? KA : I think a lot of the positives can partially be attributed to a poor Bournemouth side as well. All that is wrong with a Man City vs Chelsea Champions League final. Liverpool have a kryptonite in Europe, and Jürgen Klopp needs to find a fix or risk falling short Players, though, should maintain their focus on the bigger picture until things are settled for certain, which is the exact opposite of what Atlético did. I trust the full-backs and forwards to work opposite field angles and long drives to conjure up a goal or two at Anfield, but having to put three past Atlético if we concede an away-goal to them is a much more difficult task. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. KA : It’s hard to analyze Adrián as a Reds fan because his career with us started off with such heroics when Allison went out. Wake up with Liverpool.com: Liverpool's game with Manchester United has been rearranged, and it now means that Leicester City could be the beneficiaries. With Liverpool now among several teams with a double fixture following the rearranged game against Manchester United, Gameweek 35 is rife with opportunity for Fantasy Premier League managers. Kevin mentioned the forwards getting more involved, but that passing was definitely out of sync compared to the nearly-clinical level of passing Liverpool is capable of. This can create not only corner kicks for opponents but could also lead to open opportunities off the rebound inside the box. I think it’s partially due to him dropping back like Kevin mentioned and partially because he’s played over 2,900 minutes across the Premier League and Champions League this season. Three key battles which would have emerged from Man Utd vs Liverpool. It would have been easy for him to simply congratulate Atlético and wish them good luck, but he made no bones about the fact he really doesn't take well to losing, especially in this kind of manner. JD : I don’t doubt his ability to deliver when Liverpool need him to, but his role is much more important than simply scoring. Liverpool face a crucial decision this summer about how they strengthen their attack for next season. He hasn’t been able to tee up opportunities for his teammates as often recently either. JD : The fact is that Bobby has been one of the most important players in our XI time and time again throughout the past 11 months, even without scoring at Anfield. Wake up with Liverpool.com: Liverpool's game with Manchester United has been rearranged, and it now means that Leicester City could be the beneficiaries. His annoyance at seeing his team undone in such harsh circumstances echoed the sentiments of Liverpool fans, and rather than manufacture a textbook platitude for the cameras, he said exactly what he thought at the time. There is no obligation for teams to play 'proper football' either, should such a thing have a clear definition, regardless. Jürgen Klopp and Andy Robertson held a press conference on Tuesday ahead of Liverpool's Champions League last-16 encounter with Atletico Madrid. James Drueckhammer : It’s actually hard to get too excited about improvements from the weekend because it honestly wasn’t a great performance overall — definitely not as strong as we were against West Ham, even with the few defensive lapses that match had. James Milner had that brilliant goalline save, of course, but he also worked alongside Virgil van Dijk to keep the back four in their shape throughout the game which has been a recurring issue recently. Atlético’s 1-0 victory over Granada at the weekend eased some of the pressure on Diego Simeone but little to dispel fears among Rojiblanco fans that Liverpool … Wide forward? "We accept it, of course, but it doesn't feel right tonight. With that being said, throughout his time in red he’s had a few production slumps and we just are in the middle of one of those. Jurgen Klopp is a jovial character. Jürgen Klopp was in absolutely no mood to be gracious in defeat after Liverpool's Champions League exit at the hands of Atlético Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday night. The game didn't go ahead, but it didn't stop the team news being released, and there was some tantilising key battles which could have defined the encounter which remain keeping an eye out for. I do think that part of the issue is a result of a structural aspect of the side recently. To some extent, though, both he and Salah have the tendency to be streaky when it comes to goal-scoring, so I’m not worried that he won’t have a sudden run of better form soon enough. They need all of the experience and composure they can get in the midfield to provide leadership on the attack but more importantly, defensively. (Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images). Liverpool's poor fortunes have led to speculation that Klopp could seek pastures new at the end of the season, but his agent Marc Kosicke has ruled out the possibility of the 53-year-old leaving. The Reds' goalkeeper has been in excellent shot-stopping form in recent matches, but becoming over-reliant on such an attribute is something United have been guilty of. Había imaginado Klopp el partido como si lo hubiese rodado … All that is wrong with a Man City vs Chelsea Champions League final. But a major part of Klopp's appeal as a manager is his brutal honesty and tendency wear his emotions on his sleeve, rather than just say what he knows people would want to hear. Having them there to control the counter from Atléti will be the biggest challenge. Defense was overall the biggest improvement over the last few games collectively, however, and especially against Bournemouth. For the defense, they looked a lot more fortified in that they weren’t getting caught off on the high line and having to chase attackers, but they still looked a bit shaky together to cleanly clear the ball, with Adrián included. JD : The midfield, in general! As part of that goal, our US jury column is published once per week, focusing on the latest Liverpool talking points and what members of Stateside Liverpool supporters clubs make of them. It's a formula which has worked for Simeone for many years, and did so again here, but this time more by luck than design. There was also some truth in his words, even if borne out of immense frustration, because Atlético are by no means easy on the eye (to put it kindly), and have a number of technically gifted individuals who could surely offer so much more in a more expansive system. Kevin A. : Another improvement I noted was the forwards seemingly having more ability to get involved than they have been lately. They could play proper football but they stand deep and have counter-attacks. Erin Grugan : It does feel like with each improvement there’s a lingering issue beside it. Atlético Madrid flaw has been repeatedly exposed in La Liga, and Liverpool should look to exploit it Diego Simeone's side are a formidable defensive outfit, but they've been conceding a similar type of goal repeatedly in La Liga in recent games. Jürgen Klopp was in absolutely no mood to be gracious in defeat after Liverpool's Champions League exit at the hands of Atlético Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday night. A mix of bad luck with touches being slightly off has seen a number of Bobby’s open opportunities throughout the season veering just to the side of the goal or simply not having the power to find the back of the net.