Rousing the Kop

How Liverpool’s draw with Chelsea proved just how far removed Reds are from Jurgen Klopp glory days

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Liverpool dropping points to Chelsea at Anfield felt like much more than one poor result. They were in crisis, confidence was shattered and Liverpool should have treated them like a side ready to be beaten.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesBut Spurs left with something, and Chelsea have now done the same after arriving in almost identical circumstances.Under Klopp, Anfield was a fortress in every sense.



Teams knew Liverpool would run harder, press longer and make every loose touch feel like a mistake.That aura has faded. Now, it looks like a place struggling teams can visit to rebuild confidence.Liverpool’s biggest problem may be psychologicalThere are tactical issues for Slot to fix, of course.

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Carl Recine Slot can work on structure, on the system and on tactics, but Liverpool’s real challenge is bigger than that. They see it as a chance to recover.READ MORE: ‘Sick and tired’ Arne Slot verdict sent after Liverpool struggle against ChelseaJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox