Liverpool suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Sean Dyche’s Everton, with Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin finding the net. Reflecting on the loss, Wayne Rooney pointed out that Liverpool should be eager to move on and focus on the next game, emphasizing the importance of quickly shifting their attention to the upcoming match.

He criticized Liverpool’s response to early kickoffs, urging them to adapt and be prepared to play regardless of the schedule. Liverpool’s performance in Saturday 12.30 kick-offs this season has been impressive, with four wins and a draw.

However, their clash with Manchester City in November elicited a strong reaction from Klopp, questioning the decision to schedule such a significant game at that time. He expressed doubt about the decision-makers’ understanding of football and their ability to consider its impact.

After the defeat to Everton, Klopp was candid in his assessment, acknowledging the team’s struggles to capitalize on scoring opportunities and regain momentum. He admitted that their performance fell short and stated, “It just wasn’t good enough.

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