Liverpool's defending to blame for loss - Klopp


Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United vs Liverpool - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - March 10, 2018 Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Liverpool's defending, not their failure to create clear-cut chances, was behind their 2-1 loss to Manchester United, manager Juergen Klopp said.

Two goals from Marcus Rashford in the opening 24 minutes put United in charge of the game and Klopp felt his back-line was not aware enough.

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