Liverpool were humbled in their Champions League opener and a lack of effort and desire was identified as the key reasons behind their demise.
After an inconsistent start to the Premier League season, Jurgen Klopp will have been hoping that their European campaign offered some welcome respite. But the Reds were beaten from pillar to post by Napoli, losing 4-1 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
In a stadium named after a player with the Hand of God, Liverpool ’s nightmare evening got off to the worst possible start when James Milner was adjudged to have handled in the area. Piotr Zielinski converted from the spot before Victor Osimhen missed a second penalty minutes later. However, they weren't left to rue that miss as goals from Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Giovanni Simeone ensured the hosts went into the break with a three-goal lead.
