It is alarming. A sign that perhaps, now, Klopp has lost the ability to get his Players to dance to his tune.

Many are going backwards. Key stalwarts such as Virgil van Dijk, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Andy Robertson are a shadow of their old selves.

When a manager’s Players lose their fight, things usually get worse instead of getting better.

And that would alarm Liverpool’s hierarchy, with key figures likely watching the match against City with grimaces of their own.

There are some top bosses available. Mauricio Pochettino and Julian Nagelsmann, in particular, could be the answer.

We’re not saying Klopp should go of course. Liverpool would be right to stand by the former Borussia Dortmund boss given everything he’s achieved.