Is it time for a reset for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool?

Liverpool now know they will win nothing in 2021. And it leaves Klopp with some big decisions to make

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp before the game. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA

From the moment that Liverpool lifted their first European Cup, in Rome in 1977, it has been the tournament on which their global appeal and mystique has been built; but not even their old friend with the big ears could save them this time on a day when the magic just wouldn’t happen.

There was plenty of possession, plenty of chances in what was overall an excellent performance — but no signature Anfield finale and now no chance of a trophy this season, either.