Jurgen Klopp was reportedly left furious at criticism aimed at two of his key members of staff, as the Liverpool manager seeks address his side's dramatic decline this season.
The Reds have endured a difficult campaign and head into the Merseyside derby on Monday in midtable, with the side currently 11 points off the Champions League places.
Liverpool's struggles have been made more dramatic following their stunning displays last season, when they club nearly completed a remarkable quadruple.
The Reds lifted both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup last season, while they fell narrowly short of glory in the Premier League and Champions League.