Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann says Roy Keane's criticism of his old side's form this season is "completely exaggerated" as he leapt to the defence of Jurgen Klopp.
The Reds' title defence is all but over already as they slipped 13 points behind league leaders Manchester City, with wins for West Ham and Chelsea on Monday night dropping them down to sixth place in the table.
Former Manchester United captain Keane - perhaps sensing his chance to stick the boot in on his old rivals - branded the Reds "bad champions" after their recent 4-1 defeat to Manchester City, but Hamann says the reasons for their loss of form are clear. “Keane’s criticism is completely exaggerated.
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