Liverpool's result, combined with Tottenham's victory, also has a lasting negative effect. Should Aston Villa win next weekend's FA Cup final, Liverpool must play a Europa League qualifier on July 30. It's not the perfect preseason preparation.
‘There is a number of key elements of the performance that didn’t surprise me if I am being honest,’ said Rodgers. ‘There are areas which will we address in the summer that will help us become much more competitive. We as a club will work very hard to make that happen.’