Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Adam said: “I think Jurgen Klopp has been a little too loyal to these players, especially when you look at what Pep Guardiola has done with the likes of Joao Cancelo and moving players on to bring others in.

And former Scotland international Adam believes the German needs to be more ruthless when it comes to switching up his squad, just like his opposite number at Manchester City.

READ MORE: Jamie Carragher is right about Trent Alexander-Arnold and Manchester United already know itĪn underwhelming season of disappointment has grown the expectation that Klopp's current squad of players has come to the end of its life-cycle with sweeping changes anticipated in the summer, particularly in midfield. READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk calls on Liverpool to 'do their job' and bring in quality signings Liverpool's exit from Europe's elite competition ended their hopes of any silverware this season and while they languish sixth in the Premier League table, the Reds face an uphill battle just to qualify for next season's Champions League. That's the view of ex-Reds midfielder Charlie Adam, after his former club crashed out of the Champions League to Real Madrid 6-2 on aggregate. Jurgen Klopp has been 'too loyal' to his Liverpool players and should be more like Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

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