Most of those experienced players were back-up, however, and the crucial point is that the
team was not experienced at playing together. And no matter how you look at it, that was a long way from the best we could muster - a very long way.
It was a huge risk, and it went badly.
It's good to see Klopp taking responsibility, because even when things aren't his fault it's still his responsibility to put them right.
He's said the right thing - in marked contrast to the likes of Mourinho and Wenger who blame anything and everything but never themselves.