5 times the Liverpool defence notoriously choked under Jurgen Klopp

Klopp is surely not a happy man after seeing Liverpool's defence collapse so often
Klopp is surely not a happy man after seeing Liverpool's defence collapse so often

#4 Liverpool 1-3 Sevilla, May 2016

Sevilla produced a sensational performance in the second half to win the Europa League
Sevilla produced a sensational performance in the second half to win the Europa League

Klopp led Liverpool to two cup finals in his first season in charge. The first was the league cup final which Liverpool lost to Manchester City on penalties and the second was the Europa League final against Sevilla.

The Reds were determined to end their trophy drought and put in a formidable performance as a result, the first half ended with Daniel Sturridge scoring a sublime goal to hand them the lead. Liverpool could have easily scored at least two more in the first half and had a couple of good penalty appeals also turned down.

With the game in their hands, fans expected the team to maintain their shape and composure in the second half but that hope was dashed a minute after the game restarted as Kevin Gameiro levelled the score.

Things got worse from there on as they struggled to find a foothold in the game and eventually went 3-1 behind in the 70th minute following a brace from Coke.

Liverpool were unable to turn the game around and their poor defence cost them a major cup final and a place in the next season’s UEFA Champions League.

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