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Jurgen Klopp backs Liverpool to get their season back on track despite EFL Cup exit

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has backed his players to respond to adversity by getting their season back on track.

A 2-0 aggregate defeat by Southampton in the last four of the EFL Cup saw hopes of a third final in the German's 15-month reign slip through their fingers.

For the third time in under three months, Saints kept a clean sheet against what used to be a free-scoring side who are now experiencing their worst start to a calendar year since 1993.

Jurgen Klopp shows his frustrations during Liverpool's defeat by Southampton
Jurgen Klopp shows his frustrations during Liverpool's defeat by Southampton
Shane Long's late goal consigned Liverpool to a semi-final defeat in the EFL Cup
Shane Long's late goal consigned Liverpool to a semi-final defeat in the EFL Cup

Klopp, in his programme notes, wrote: 'It is in moments such as these, with the focus being on us to see how we react to setbacks, where I believe these players will show their very best qualities.