Livepool Manager Jurgen Klopp says they face a huge task to return to the Champions League after defeat by Real Madrid
The Roosters were demolished 5-2 at Anfield three weeks ago and Karim Benzema's last-minute goal at the Bernabeu resulted in a 6-2 defeat for Liverpool
The signs are not good for them as they are in danger of not participating in the Champions League next season if their form does not improve. They are sixth in the Premier League standings, six points behind fourth-placed Tottenham
"We prepared to fight but we couldn't get the results we needed on the field. It was obvious, our plan was broken from the first game," said Klopp.
Three stars who had a big contribution to take Liverpool to three Champions League finals in five years, Sadio Mane left for Bayern Munich last summer, Roberto Firmino is leaving at the end of this season while Mohamed Salah failed to reach the quality that many they saw him in previous seasons
Captain Jordan Henderson turns 33 at the end of the season and James Milner, who started at the Bernabeu, is 37
Former Scotland midfielder Charlie Adam, who played for Liverpool in 2011-12, said Klopp needs to strengthen his squad
"I think Jurgen Klopp has been very loyal to these players, but I think he needs new energy in his squad"
