Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits the need for new signings following shock defeat by Swansea
- Liverpool suffered a surprise 3-2 defeat by Swansea on Saturday afternoon
- Fernando Llorente scored twice as the Swans shocked the Reds at Anfield
- Jurgen Klopp says he would like to bring in players before the window closes
- Klopp says he has money available, but he will not spend it on the wrong man
Jurgen Klopp may be a fan of heavy metal but it is the Rolling Stones who have provided the soundtrack to a frustrating transfer window.
'You can't always get what you want,' sang Mick Jagger - and the Liverpool manager admitted as much after a shock defeat to Swansea City rocked Anfield.
Questions have been asked over why the stuttering Merseysiders have so far failed to put their hands into their pockets after a first half of the season that had triggered real hope of a first top flight title since 1990.
Jurgen Klopp has admitted Liverpool are still looking to bring in reinforcements this January
Klopp's side stumbled to a shock 3-2 defeat by Swansea in the Premier League on Saturday
For an exasperated Klopp, the reasons are clear.
'It is absolutely normal that people ask whether we should have brought players in,' he said.
'It is not that we don't want to bring players in - we do. But the players we want, because we think they help us, their clubs don't sell. It is not about money in this situation, it is the winter transfer window.
'Clubs are saying 'no, we have half a year to go, we cannot find another player like this, we prefer to take money in the summer, (rather) than a few pound more in the winter'. So it is pretty easy.'
Klopp, who will no doubt have a centre-half at the top of his shopping list after defensive mistakes assisted two of the visitors' three goals, added that the money is there, but that he will not spend it on the wrong man.
'You see the situation,' he said. 'But if the right decision is not possible in signing the right player, then you cannot make the wrong transfer.
'It is not as if there are 20 players out there who could make this team stronger, who are running around and available.'
Roberto Firmino scored twice to haul Liverpool level after Swansea had taken a two-goal lead
The situation here could have been different. After showing unfamiliar resolve under new boss Paul Clement in the first half the visitors, who started the day bottom of the table, went 2-0 up when Fernando Llorente hit a brace within seven minutes of the restart.
Roberto Firmino awakened a slumbering Kop with an almost immediate response and when the same man drew the scores level with a stunning half volley there appeared to be only one winner.
It was not to be. Swansea broke, Ragnar Klavan intervened but his sliding tackle presented Gylfi Siggurdsson with a chance to win it and the cool Icelander did just that.
However, Gylfi Sigurdsson hit back with a well taken finish to snatch victory for the visitors
A delighted Clement, who has worked at Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, was left to reflect on the unpredictable nature of the Premier League compared to its continental counterparts.
'You don't tend to get so many shock or surprise results,' he said. 'That is what makes this league so exciting and special. For the neutrals, players, the coach everyone involved there is not an easy game.
'Anyone can go anywhere and win lose or draw. I know what you mean when you say that might not be the case in other leagues.
'But I am a coach who believes you have a better chance of getting a result if you have good players and you have to work at it on the training field.' Clement had satisfaction. Klopp could not get any.
Klopp will no doubt have a centre-half at the top of his shopping list after the defeat at Anfield
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