The Reds went in to Wednesday’s match at Anfield knowing that a win would extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points.
They were on course to do just that after Sadio Mane slotted in a third-minute opener, but Harry Maguire’s leveller in first-half stoppage time meant the Foxes claimed a share of the spoils.
Nevertheless, Jürgen Klopp’s team’s advantage is now healthier than it was before this round of fixtures - a fact recognised by a disappointed Wijnaldum post-match.
“We could’ve created a gap of seven points. At the end it’s five but of course we are devasted that we couldn’t make it seven,” the Netherlands midfielder told Liverpoolfc.