Klopp Admits: Liverpool is Used to Setbacks

Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp surprised journalists by stating that his team's setback has become "habitual" after the English side needed a late goal to win 2-1 against Ajax Amsterdam in Group A of the UEFA Champions League. Mohamed Salah put the home team ahead after 17 minutes, but this lead lasted only ten minutes as Mohammed Kudus equalized for Ajax with a stunning strike. Liverpool, who suffered a 1-4 defeat to Napoli in the first round, appeared to be heading for another disappointing result until defender Joel Matip snatched victory in the 89th minute. Klopp told reporters, "We do many good things, we play at a high level, we lead 1-0, and then you concede from the opponent's first chance. So, the setback has become habitual." The German coach praised his team's reaction after Ajax equalized, adding, "I wasn't surprised when Ajax scored, not because we defended poorly, but because it's likely to happen in such situations."