The Reds were lucky to leave Watford with just a 3-0 defeat after a dismal showing which exposed their weaknesses and lack of quality .
For seven years, the sight of yellow and black shirts was a welcome one for Jurgen Klopp. But at Vicarage Road on Sunday it provided nightmare viewing.
Watford may not be Borussia Dortmund, but Klopp would’ve applauded the club's combative style in a game he predicted would be difficult. His Liverpool side, meanwhile, had a hard enough time fighting its own ineptitude let alone thwarting the host.
Just weeks ago it was suggested the Reds could go on and win the Premier League after victories over Chelsea and Manchester City, but at present the only table the club is likely to sit top of in May is for the number of individual errors committed.