“We Could Have Lost By More” – Klopp

Jurgen Klopp admitted his Liverpool side were lucky to have escaped with a 1-0 defeat at Southampton in their EFL Cup semi-final first leg.

The Reds were outplayed for much of the tie at St Mary’s and thanks to the heroics of their goalkeeper Karius have to now only overturn a narrow deficit in the return leg come Wednesday 25 January.

Klopp said;

“It could and should have been 2-0, 3-0.

“The best thing for us is the result. We know that we can play better at Anfield, nothing is decided.”

Nathan Redmond’s first-half goal gave Southampton the win, but the winger should have increased their lead from two good chances.

Klopp added:

“We cannot be happy with the performance, Southampton cannot be happy with the result. I can’t remember a clear chance for us.

“We gave the ball away so easily and we needed Loris Karius to save our lives two or three times.”