BASEL, Switzerland -- As Sevilla turned on the style in the Spanish club's 3-1 victory over Liverpool in the Europa League final in Basel on Wednesday, Jurgen Klopp turned to the travelling Kop and tried to rouse them. It failed. The fans could not help. His team had let him down.
"We lost faith," the 48-year-old said. "I am responsible, too. I have no criticism of my players."
In the cold light of day, he may reassess that comment. "We have to use this experience," he added. Experience should show that a number of this squad are not good enough to succeed at this level.