Jurgen Klopp's complaints about a self-fulfilling prophecy came back to haunt him as Liverpool suffered more defensive dithering in a 1-1 draw at home to Burnley.
Liverpool's shortcomings at the back came under the microscope this week after they conceded a lead in the midweek Champions League draw with Sevilla.
And despite the German's protestations, the Clarets provided more evidence for the case against the defence.
Sean Dyche's well-drilled side took the lead through Scott Arfield with their first shot on target as hesitation by centre-backs Joel Matip and Ragnar Klavan allowed the ball to drop between them in the penalty area.