'It's a pity we didn't get the win but we played well'

Instead, the defender preferred to focus on what was a strong performance despite the result, and more important minutes in the legs for Jürgen Klopp's squad.

The Reds took the lead in Charlotte as Virgil van Dijk emphatically headed home an Andy Robertson cross, but were pegged back in the first half when Christian Pulisic converted a penalty.

And, despite Klopp's side dominating much of the remainder of the match, they were undone late on when Pulisic struck a second and Jacob Bruun Larsen sealed the result.

Reflecting on the game, Clyne told Liverpoolfc.com: "It was another good test for us out there, a pre-season friendly, and it was a good run-out.

"I thought we played really well,…