Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits he had a lot to complain about after defeat at Southampton.
Liverpool's Premier League title defence suffered a setback as they fell to defeat at Southampton on Monday.
Danny Ings' superb second-minute lob over Reds goalkeeper Alisson, from a James Ward-Prowse free-kick, settled the contest against his former club.
Klopp's Liverpool side, for whom this was a second league loss of the season, remain top of the table on goal difference but have taken only two points from the past nine available.
He said, "What was disappointing? How long have we got - the start obviously. Not only the goal but the start in general. Congratulations to Southampton they deserved it.
"You know exactly what you are going to get from them, you cannot be surprised but we looked surprised. At the beginning how we played, where we lost the balls, it's not rocket science. We should have done much better. We played into their hands with the start.
"They put a lot of work in. Our decision making was just not good. That is how it is when you don't have momentum. We should have had much more chances.
"These are outstanding players but they were not ready from the start. Sadio Mane should have had a penalty tonight, and there was the handball - I've no idea.
"It's not an excuse for the performance but you can get a point if they are given. Now we have to show a reaction."
