Jurgen Klopp ‘didn’t doubt’ that Liverpool would return to top form

In a Covid-impacted year Klopp’s side were never in a proper position to defend their crown after losing six matches at home – having previously been unbeaten at Anfield for 68 matches

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp never doubted his side would regain their top form (Joe Giddens/PA)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he never lost belief his squad would return to top form after last season’s slump.

Within a few months of winning their first title for 30 years, the Reds lost Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez to season-ending injuries, while his only other senior centre-back Joel Matip’s campaign ended in January.