The size of Klopp’s task in overcoming Manchester City in this year’s title race was perhaps underlined by his matchday squad for this fixture.
The late withdrawal of Daniel Sturridge as a result of a virus and the expected absence of Adam Lallana left Divock Origi as the only attacking option on the bench for the visitors
Last summer’s failure to complete a deal for Lyon attacker Nabil Fekir – or to source an alternative – is increasingly becoming an issue for the Reds, it seems.
Of course, Klopp’s men will play fewer fixtures than City in the coming months after being knocked out of the League and FA Cup this season.
But that seems like something of a fair deal considering the wealth of options Pep Guardiola has at his disposal.
