Liverpool’s title fight left in tatters after losing their nerve and their status as comeback kings
Instead of the fairytale finish, it is increasingly looking like being an anticlimax of an ending for Jurgen Klopp. There was a time when it appeared that he might win trophies in each of his final three games. Eight days ago, it seemed he might sign off with silverware in his last two. After his worst week of the season, it feels as though the celebration will be for his reign, not this year’s achievements.
Because, after stumbling to a draw against Manchester United, have dropped five points, he got a sequel. Eight and a half years ago, Klopp’s first defeat as Liverpool manager was at home to . If this proves the last, he will have come full circle.
