“I’m not sure we would have won today against 10 men, to be honest.”

Perhaps it was an emotional response, but the frustration was palpable as Klopp gesticulated furiously on the touchline as his side made a catalogue of defensive errors.

Then again, it should be pointed out that this was the first time in 44 matches Liverpool had lost a Premier League game when scoring first - if anyone can fight back from adversity, it is them.

With Liverpool now stuttering towards their ending the season without a trophy and in danger of missing out on Champions League qualification next season, Klopp knows that their final 11 games will be crucial in dictating their summer plans and potentially his future after another humiliation on the road.