Jürgen Klopp has revealed why he was so accepting of Liverpool's performance following the Reds' first Premier League defeat of the season - a resounding 3-0 loss at Watford.
Viewers have become accustomed to seeing Liverpool press and attack with real verve this season, with the Merseysiders 22 points clear. However, their showing at Vicarage Road was lacking the qualities that have seen the Reds reach such giddy heights.
His team might have expected the hairdryer treatment following the result - an approach previously associated with Sir Alex Ferguson - however, Klopp seemed unexpectedly zen post-match.
Speaking ahead of his side's clash with Chelsea on Tuesday night (via the Daily Star), Klopp was matter-of-fact regarding his post-match reaction.
“From a common sense point of view, if I go in that meeting and shout at them like they have lost the last 10 games in a row because of a bad attitude, that would be really strange.
“I am interested in the boys getting the right information and it can be more emotional - I would not say angry - or less emotional. I
“It is looking at the facts and we were just not good enough. That is the easy answer."
It's part of Klopp's charm and success that he often does the unexpected when others will do the expected.
Liverpool have an opportunity to immediately bounce back from the weekend's defeat and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
“We need to find a solution to that. It will be a different challenge."
Source : 90min