Liverpool now have just two points from their opening three games and are already seven points behind early front-runners Arsenal.
Klopp ‘concerned’ but says Liverpool should have beaten Man Utd Klopp ‘concerned’ but says Liverpool should have beaten Manchester United.
Of particular concern for Klopp will be an injury-hit midfield and a seemingly fragile defence, who were again uncharacteristically sloppy.
Though praising Manchester United for a much-needed, much-improved performance, Carragher believed that his former club “did not look ready” for the encounter.
“Liverpool were absolutely shocking defensively. They were not at the races at all,” Carragher said on Sky Sports.
“Every time United went forward in that first half they looked like they were going to score.
“It was embarrassing. Liverpool were all over the place.”
“United were outstanding, but Liverpool weren’t ready for a derby game. They didn’t look ready for the game and that will worry Jurgen Klopp right now.”
“Manchester United got a lot of criticism for their defending at Brentford and Liverpool should be getting exactly the same treatment after this.”
Liverpool began the season by coming from behind to secure a draw against Fulham, and also failed to secure victory against Crystal Palace.
Second last season, five points already separate Klopp’s side from presumed title rivals Manchester City.
Victory for Manchester United lifted them above their opponents and out of the Premier League’s bottom three on a night that saw Casemiro, newly-signed from Real Madrid, unveiled to supporters ahead of kick-off., as well as a fan protest before the game.