Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat against Chelsea was a “massive blow” as his troubled club lost five successive home games for the first time in their history.
Klopp’s side was condemned to unprecedented misery at Anfield by Mason Mount’s superb strike late in the first half on Thursday.
After storming to their first English title in 30 years last season, injury-hit Liverpool has endured a wretched defense of the crown and now faces an uphill struggle just to finish in the top four.
With 11 games left, seventh-placed Liverpool is languishing four points behind Chelsea in fourth.
Reds boss Klopp conceded losing to a direct rival for the Champions League places …
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