Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has criticised the performance of two of his defenders following their 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Monday.
England midfielder, James Milner scored from a spot kick to give Liverpool the lead on the stroke of half-time after Mohamed Salah went down following a slight touch from Mamadou Sakho.
And Sadio Mane ensured Liverpool had all three points with a late goal.
Despite Liverpool’s victory, the German tactician said his side’s performance was “not brilliant.”
He further said that he expected more from full-backs Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
“It was not a brilliant performance – our full-backs can play 70 or 80% better – but I’m very happy with the result,” Klopp told Sky Sports.
“Palace play a system they play all the time with high-quality players. They are a really good football team with a simple, but clear plan.
“They tried to cause us problems with the long balls. I don’t know a lot of centre-backs in the world who can deal with Christian Benteke like Virgil van Dijk did tonight.
“It was difficult for us to be completely safe in this situation but we were there and we helped each other avoid big problems.”
Answering further question on talk of Liverpool winning the Premier League title this season, Klopp added, “It’s very early. I couldn’t care less really.
“We are not in a race with other Premier League teams each weekend. I was not 100% sure tonight in the first half that we would score.
“You have to play it as it is and be a real challenger, play ugly, do all that type of stuff. Our target is to be a difficult opponent.
“It is too strong to say anything after two match days. You can discuss whatever you want – just do it without us.”
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