Klopp: Henderson's injury is a big blow to us
Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp described Jordan Henderson's injury as a strong slap, why not while he was playing as a central defender to compensate for the absence of all the Reds, who were absent due to injuries.
Liverpool suffered its fourth consecutive defeat in the English Premier League this season, this time in front of its arch-rivals and permanent rival Everton, who dominated its blue color at the red Anfield stadium, the stronghold of Liverpool, and lost its captain due to injury.
On the successive defensive crises, Klopp said in statements, most notably his club's website:
"We have a number of options, of course, but the injuries make it very difficult."
He added
"Nat Phillips was not a weak point for us, even for a second, and Henderson was also wonderful at the start of the match, especially in terms of building attacks."
And continued
"Yes, Henderson's injury is a big blow for us. But Phillips played an excellent game."
He continued
"Now we will have to make some changes again in the next game. It's definitely annoying, but we're used to it."
"As long as we have 11 players, we will do our best," said the German coach.
The victory raised Everton's tally to point 40 in the seventh place in the Premier League table.
And Liverpool stuck at point 40 also in sixth place, ahead of Everton on goal difference.
It was Liverpool's seventh defeat this season, and the fourth in a row after losing to Brighton, Manchester City and Leicester City.
Liverpool lost 4 consecutive matches at home for the first time since 1923. That is, 98 years ago.
The win is Everton's first victory over Liverpool since October 17, 2010. It is also Everton's first victory over Liverpool at Anfield since September 27, 1999.
Everton brace scored by Richarlison and Gilphy Sigurdsson.