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Klopp said the “really DISAPPOINTED JurLIVERPOOLgen dry” Anfield pitch was partially to blame for Liverpool’s drab 0-0 home draw with Southampton that damaged their Champions League ambitions.

James Milner’s second-half missed penalty summed up an afternoon of frustration for Liverpool on Sunday as they failed to score against Southampton for the fourth time this season.

Liverpool knew that three wins from their remaining three matches would secure a top-four spot and Champions League football next season.

But Klopp’s side never got started against a Southampton team who had Fraser Forster to thank for a string of outstanding

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