Liverpool were 'surprised' in 3-3 draw against Brighton, Klopp admits

The Reds came back from behind but ultimately failed to secure their third victory of the season at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool didn’t deserve to win their ‘difficult’ Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday.

The Reds managed to come back from conceding two early goals, but Leandro Trossard’s hat-trick prevented them from snatching the three points.

Klopp believes his side’s reaction after conceding the first goal paved the way for their defeat.

Speaking to BBC Sports after the game, he said: “Brighton are a really good football team and a real team. It was a different formation, we were surprised a little bit? Yes, a little. But we were already 2-0 down when we adapted from that.

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“We scored our goals which were the counter-attacks. We could have won, but would we have deserved to win? I’m actually not sure. Brighton deserved something.

“With all the good things we did during the week the confidence is a little lower and when someone stamps on it, it is really difficult. We have to accept it. Of course it is not enough for us but it is what we got.

He added: “I spoke to the boys in a similar way to how I speak to you. I don’t know how many times I have to say we need a reaction. The first goal has an impact on both teams. They were flying and we were somewhere in between. They used that for the second goal.

“We could have defended much better. It’s football and you have to accept it. On a day when it starts like this, it’s important to fight your way through.

“It would be nice if you could win it. We always have problems against Brighton who are a very good football team, but we have to do better.

“I know we have 10 points and that’s the reality. I don’t hide from that. We have to go together and build.”