Jurgen Klopp admits the Liverpool dressing room share Mo Salah's 'devastated' verdict after they missed out on a Champions League spot. The Reds' faint hopes of a top-four finish were extinguished on Thursday, after Manchester United joined Newcastle United in sealing their own place with victory over Chelsea.
Liverpool's run of seven straight wins had raised the prospect of overhauling either the Magpies or the Red Devils, despite a poor campaign by the club's own lofty standards. However, a home draw with Aston Villa in their last outing opened the door for their rivals to book their Champions League places before the final day, with Newcastle securing the point they required at home to Leicester City on Monday night.
Salah released a statement via social media in the wake of the Red Devils' win over Chelsea, apologising to supporters for their failure to qualify for the competition. It means Liverpool are in the unfamiliar position of preparing for a season in the Europa League, and Klopp was asked if he and his team shared Salah's reaction to the setback.
