After flying so high last season Liverpool are now experiencing crashing lows. Defeat to an inspired, superb Brighton was the lowest yet. It was difficult to argue with Jürgen Klopp’s assessment that this was the worst performance of his tenure, perhaps his entire career.
“I can’t remember another one,” said his captain, Jordan Henderson, grimacing at a “a really tough day”. It had been a mournful performance from Liverpool, one of submission to a team moving into a different gear under Roberto De Zerbi. That their first two goals came from Solly March, who joined Brighton when a League One outfit, served to remind of the distance the club has travelled.
