What does manager Jurgen Klopp need to do to rebuild Liverpool?

Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Real Madrid has highlighted some well-known deficiencies – and some less evident – in Jurgen Klopp’s squad
CROSSROADS: Jurgen Klopp has some decisions to make. Peter Byrne/PA

CROSSROADS: Jurgen Klopp has some decisions to make. Peter Byrne/PA

Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Real Madrid has highlighted some well-known deficiencies – and some less evident – in Jurgen Klopp’s squad.

The 5-2 last-16, first-leg defeat was not only their heaviest in a home European match but was also notable for the lack of response to going behind and the absence of a threat up front, with an xG (expected goals) of just 0.07 for the second half.

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