Burnley loss "massive punch in the face", says Klopp


Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Burnley - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - January 21, 2021 Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp reacts Pool via REUTERS/Peter Powell

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said his team's shock 1-0 defeat at home to Burnley on Thursday was a "massive punch in the face" and took responsibility for the champions' dramatic slump in form.

The Reds have not won in five Premier League matches, have failed to score in the last four games and have fallen six points behind leaders Manchester United.

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