Liverpool exited the Champions League last week, losing by six goals to two on aggregate against the reigning champions of the competition, Real Madrid. It was a hefty defeat for the Reds to take, and one that epitomized their sudden fall from grace this season. Jürgen Klopp’s men faced the Spanish giants in the final of last season’s tournament just 10 months ago. They lost that bout by one goal to nil at the time, but competed as the dominant side throughout, posting 23 shots to Real Madrid’s measly total of just three. Since then, hasn’t been the same and its ongoing struggles were highlighted in one specific moment on Wednesday night. As the wrestled for control of the match by attempting to press Real Madrid, Luka Modri? stepped up and underlined perhaps their biggest problem.
The German coach certainly needs new faces this summer — that much is undeniable — but he’s got a real coaching job on his hands too.