Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp defended his side’s mental strength despite crumbling under the pressure of an inspired second-half Sevilla comeback to throw away a three-goal lead in Spain on Tuesday.
A thrilling 3-3 draw leaves Liverpool still on top of Champions League Group E, but means they still require a point when the English side host Spartak Moscow on December 6 to book their place in the last 16 for the first time in nine seasons.
Klopp blamed Liverpool’s lack of Champions League experience in recent seasons for the way they folded after a Roberto Firmino double either side of Sadio Mane’s header had given them a 3-0 lead inside half an hour.
“It is not perfect tonight but it is not a general problem,” said the German.
“It just happened. In this atmosphere we need to get more and more experience.
“Could we have done better? 100 percent, but do I think it is a mentality problem? 100 percent not.
Liverpool not mentally weak despite Sevilla surrender – Klopp
