“In many ways, that game was a sign of things to come. Burnley were very effective in terms of denying us space and opportunities, so we found it difficult to break them down, having to wait until deep into stoppage time for the winning goal to arrive from a penalty.
“Becoming better at dealing with this kind of challenge is crucial because it is not going anywhere any time soon. So, we need to be completely ready, not just today but in all of our games because this is the only way to build on the progress that we have made.
“What should not be in any doubt, though, is the commitment of every single one of us to take the next steps and also the desire to play the style of football which our fans and ourselves want.
“These objectives have been present from the moment I first walked in the door at Liverpool and they are still there now. Unfortunately, we will continue on this journey in the knowledge that we will be without Conor Bradley being with us for a while.
“As you will no doubt know by now, earlier this week Conor underwent surgery on the knee injury he sustained against Arsenal meaning the period will be about injury recovery rather than playing for him. This is a big blow – for Conor and for us.
