Jurgen Klopp blames the Ref for Liverpool's 2-0 loss Atalanta at Anfield stadium

Jurgen Klopp has explained why the referee for Liverpool’s Champions League loss to Atalanta “more difficult”.

The Premier League champions suffered a disastrous four minutes at Anfield, conceding a 2-0 defeat to the Italian side.

It was first half, goals from Josip Ilicic and Robin Gosens in the second half gave Atalanta a boost in their hopes of reaching the round-of-16.

Speaking to BT Sport after the game, Klopp said: “It was not a good game. From both teams, didn't create a lot, until they scored the goals.

“A deserved defeat in a difficult game. The ref didn't whistle a lot and that makes it even more difficult, for both sides. It was unbelievably intense and you need some breaks.

“When the first half is gone, you usually settle but for some players who didn't play for a while it was very intense for them. We didn't find a way in the game

“Easier to talk about a good game. We had moments but not real chances. It could happen to other teams.

“You ask us to go Saturday at 12:30, which is nearly a crime. That is nothing to do with the result, but congratulations to you.

“Thumbs up, no injuries and we go again.”