Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claimed their missed chances are their ‘obvious’ problem after their Premier League title hopes took a major hit.
The Reds were beaten 2-0 by Merseyside rivals Everton to leave them three points adrift of league leaders Arsenal with four games to play.
Klopp believes that Liverpool are not using their chances in front of goal enoughCredit: Getty
Liverpool had seven shots on target at Goodison Park but it was yet another case of them lacking a clinical edge in front of goal.
This was the same in their 2-2 draw at Manchester United and shock 1-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace, and Klopp believes that it’s a problem that needs addressing.
Speaking to talkSPORT after the loss against Everton, he said: “I really think we should just try to win football games by playing better, more convincing, using our chances.
“That’s obviously the problem now over the last few weeks, I think that’s obvious. We create, we don’t use them often enough.
“To the end of the season it’s obviously not great because the first thing you need is results, for that you need to score goals, shouldn’t concede, would be helpful as well. Yeah, nothing good to say about this today.”
One huge chance in particular fell to Darwin Nunez, who had a clear shot at goal, but he could only fire his effort straight at Jordan Pickford when he should arguably have found the bottom corner.
The Uruguayan is Liverpool’s second top scorer all season on 18 goals but club legend Jamie Carragher doesn’t think he can produce when it matters.
Speaking on the missed chance, he told Sky Sports: “The chance Nunez misses before half-time, that’s unforgivable at this level.
