Klopp admits Liverpool loss to Chelsea ‘massive blow’ to their top-four chances

Jurgen Klopp has said Thursday’s loss to Chelsea is a ‘massive blow’ to Liverpool’s top-four hopes.

The Reds slipped to seventh with the defeat, four points behind Chelsea who are in now in fourth position.

“The individual quality of Mason Mount in that moment made the difference,” Klopp said. “It was a tight game, intense game. Both teams invested a lot. That is it pretty much.

“They had the goal they scored which was offside. The second half another counter attack, we had more situations around, the great one with Sadio Mane and other situations where we did not score.

“Unfortunately we cannot say it is only at home. It is not about Anfield or whatever, it is in general, too often. In the decisive moments we have to improve. We have to show our quality in these moment and we don’t do that often enough.

“It is a massive blow. It is not done yet. We have to win football games.”