Klopp's faltering farewell tour finally fizzles out

LIVERPOOL — Jurgen Klopp's nearly nine years at Liverpool have been filled with memorable milestones, but an unwanted first of his reign leaves his final few weeks at Anfield with little left to play for.

Klopp tasted defeat in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park for the first time in nine visits, as a 2-0 loss to Everton left the Reds' dream of sending their manager off with a second Premier League title in tatters.

Just a few weeks ago, Liverpool was on course for a potential quadruple, but the wheels have fallen off the farewell tour bus in spectacular fashion.