'Unusual': Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool's current poor form and backs 'outstanding' player to bounce back

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Liverpool are going through a rocky patch but if anyone knows how to deal with it, it’s Jurgen Klopp.The Reds have entered uncharted territory under Arne Slot as they have lost three games in a row for the first time since he took over.This has led to some fans getting a little concerned about the direction in which their title defence is heading in, with Arsenal now claiming top spot over the international break.However, there are still 31 games left to play so a lot can change in that time, with this something former manager Klopp has been keen to remind fans of.Liverpool lost three games on the bounce under Klopp in 2023, with a Champions League exit sandwiched in between defeats to Bournemouth and Manchester City.So, if anyone knows how to turn things around, it is him, and the 58-year-old has urged fans not to get carried away.Photo by MB Media/Getty ImagesJurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool’s recent run of formLiverpool’s run of form is far from ideal to say the least, but given their performances at the start of the season, it comes as no surprise.Although they won their first seven, none of them came in convincing fashion, with the large majority needing last-minute winners to save the day.However, now these late goals have dried up, they have not managed to pick up three points since, although Klopp insists that they will bounce back.“The discussions are a bit exaggerated. But that’s also normal in life,” he told Sportnachrichten.“And that’s why such things are discussed there.

Now I’ve been in the middle of such discussions long enough and can say: Nothing could interest people there less than the public discussions.”The fixtures do not get much easier, however, with matches against Manchester United, Real Madrid and Man City coming up in their next seven, showing how Slot has a big job on his hands.READ MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai has just shown how Liverpool can get the best out of Milos KerkezBut with the backing of Klopp, as well as almost every Liverpool fan despite a very small minority losing faith already, the Dutchman should be able to steer the Reds back in the right direction. Jurgen Klopp’s advice for Florian WirtzLiverpool are not the only ones struggling at the moment as new arrival Florian Wirtz is too.The 22-year-old has not managed to get up to speed just yet, with his zero goal involvements in nine games coming as a slight concern.However, Klopp had some advice for his fellow German, telling him that he needs to not listen to the outside noise and carry on playing football.“With Florian Wirtz, I simply don’t have to worry because his quality is so outstanding,” he told Sportnachrichten.

“Basically, it can’t hurt to develop a bit of a thicker skin, and that’s no different with Florian.“But he has a stable environment, and the club is great in moments like these. So, if anyone’s worried: You don’t have to be, you can stop.