Jurgen Klopp has supported captain Virgil van Dijk and goalkeeper Alisson following their significant error that led to Arsenal’s victory at the Emirates.

Roy Keane, as a Sky Sports pundit, likened Liverpool’s defending to that of a pub team and raised questions about Van Dijk’s role in all three Arsenal goals.

In response, Klopp acknowledged the misunderstanding between the two main players for the second goal, emphasizing their human nature. He acknowledged room for improvement in defending the first goal but insisted on moving forward, stating they played against a strong Arsenal side and accepted the outcome.

Regarding Ibrahima Konate’s red card, Klopp mentioned several perceived refereeing inconsistencies. Van Dijk took responsibility for Gabriel Martinelli’s goal, admitting a lapse in decision-making and expressing determination to recover from the rare occurrence.

Despite acknowledging the team’s dominance after the break, Van Dijk highlighted the turning point in the game and emphasized the physical nature of football at the highest level. He accepted full responsibility for the mistake, vowed to learn from it, and expressed regret for the unnecessary loss.

In conclusion, Klopp and Van Dijk addressed the challenges faced during the match, taking responsibility for the errors and expressing commitment to improvement and recovery.