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.