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Why are Liverpool looking so lacklustre? Dismal display in Man United defeat exposed worrying midfield weakness, out-of-sorts wing backs, a vulnerability to speed and the downside to Klopp's loyalty to the same old players

The words 'Klopp' and 'stubborn' could be found in combination over and over again on Twitter on Monday night.

As soon as the team line-up dropped for their crunch clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford, many Liverpool fans were overcome with a sense of foreboding.

Even taking into account the absence of several regulars through injury and suspension, there were immediate questions asked about Klopp's choices in midfield, his blind loyalty to certain players no matter what and the youthful complexion of the bench.

It was a night to forget for Liverpool as they were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United on Monday
With just two points from the first nine available, Jurgen Klopp has plenty to think about
Manchester United moved above Liverpool, who are left a lowly 16th in the early season table

Too little evolution?